Author Archives: Mark Shields

Reflection on the Past Week

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Mark Shields

Last week, I wrote about the passage in Mark 12:1-12. This is “The Parable of the Tenants” and one lesson from this parable is that if you accept His Son, then God will accept you into an amazing future in … Continue reading →

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Stepping Ahead to Hebrews

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Be nourished by the gospel; Applying what you learn By following Jesus At each and every turn. Be an example to others And develop strengths carefully By determining your main purpose That fulfills your destiny…

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Opportunities for Society to Thrive

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5 A great lesson was learned from Jesus as explained in the post … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Bitten

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world has a lot of negatives that can bite us with a poisonous venom but we are equipped to put the world in its place. God’s word equips us with the tools we need to catch the poisonous snakes … Continue reading →

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Accept and Be Helped

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. – Psalm 28:7 Within the post “Kneeling to Pray Gives … Continue reading →

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