Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Text Book to the School of Wisdom

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18 As noted in the post “Simply Believe”, Jesus helps individuals one on one because everyone is unique and that’s how best to meet … Continue reading

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Simply Believe

Simple ideas can result in amazing discoveries but many overlook the simple and had rather believe the complicated. Think about it: All the lyrics to songs and all the books written were formed from only 26 letters of the alphabet. … Continue reading

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Renewing Day by Day with Overflowing Provision

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet … Continue reading

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Believe and Receive

This day with God, we seek and we believe. We are thankful for His provision; grateful for all we receive. Reading today in Mark 8:1-10, again we are told that Jesus fed a large crowd of people with a very … Continue reading

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Mark 8-9

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been reading the book of Mark. We learned in the post “Sticking To It” about never giving up. The people were skeptical of Jesus in His hometown since He came from a modest upbringing … Continue reading

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