Monthly Archives: April 2021

Let the Praise of the Lord Ever Be

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not … Continue reading →

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Giving Total Effort

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Mark Shields

Jesus was giving total effort to teaching in the temple courts and asked the question to the people in Mark 12:35-44, “Why do the teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the Son of David”? The Jewish opinion … Continue reading →

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My Part of the World – Waco Texas 4-18-2021

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images In my part of the world, there was a victory celebration and parade this past week for the Baylor University basketball team who won the college national championship. Victory starts by having a plan. By … Continue reading →

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Reflection on the Past Week

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Bible gives us wisdom because we are learning lessons from the past, praying in the present, and listening for instructions toward the future. The Sadducees questioned Jesus about marriage at the resurrection in Mark 12:18-27. They hoped to trick … Continue reading →

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Organized for Victory

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like a playbook for a football team or musical notes for a marching band, God’s Word helps us stay organized to win at life as we study together and as the Holy Spirit helps us…

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