Author Archives: Mark Shields

Into the Heart

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. ­ – Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading →

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Further the Faith and Knowledge of the Truth

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

Now the journey takes us to Titus which is a letter written by Paul to Titus who was in Crete to establish churches in that part of the world. In Titus 1 Paul tells us what he feels his purpose … Continue reading →

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Instruction

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
From older to younger There is this need To show the Way And how to proceed. To give instruction For the future Of a better way And clearer picture. No more discord, Anger or arrogance…

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True Value

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless. Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. – Philippians 3:7-8 The post “Treasure that Last Forever” points out the value of the Scripture. … Continue reading →

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Treasure that Last Forever

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

In 1 Timothy 6, Paul gives the characteristics of false teachers which include envy, strife, malicious talk, and controversies. Their motives are for their own gain of power and money. Their teachings result in minds deprived of the truth and … Continue reading →

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