Author Archives: Mark Shields

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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Most Important Commandment

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Mark Shields

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. … Continue reading →

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