Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Real Thing

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Good for the soul Stored up inside Like water in a lake From the mountainside. Refreshed with the real thing And not counterfeit But the Word of God For your benefit. Giving great power Through…

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Keep the Body in Which Christ Lives Both Physically and Spiritually Fit

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? – 1 Corinthians 3:16 Written in the post “Exercise for the Soul” is the statement that physical training has great benefits for your present … Continue reading →

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Exercise for the Soul

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Paul tells Timothy that the Word of God and prayer will be his defense against false teaching. As explained in 1 Timothy 4:6-16, being nourished in the faith will provide benefits for both his present life and eternal life. Also, … Continue reading →

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Center of Information for Every Good Thing

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 The post “Purpose of the Church” offers the thought that the church should be the center … Continue reading →

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Purpose of the Church

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God as we read 1 Timothy 3:14 through 4:5, Paul is writing to Timothy giving instructions on how people ought to conduct themselves in church. The instructions are for Timothy so he may lead the church while … Continue reading →

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