Author Archives: Mark Shields

Restoration

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing as we read Leviticus 14 about the ritual for restoration of the cleansed leper to the community which is similar to that for installation of the priests. An animal was slaughtered for atonement … Continue reading →

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Come to the Table Set Beside the Savior

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7 As pointed out in the post “Grace Heals”, a skin disease like leprosy was deadly and there were no medications to … Continue reading →

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Grace Heals

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

As we are read Leviticus 13, instructions are given for priests making a diagnoses on a defiling skin disease like leprosy. As long as a person had the disease, they had to be cut off from others in case it … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Masterpiece

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world can be rough A very flawed place But we always have hope Because we have grace. Polishing the flaws, Filing in the rough spots With power from above We’ve got a great shot.…

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Making it Through the Rough Stuff

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

To you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. – Philippians 1:29 It is after overcoming difficulty that we appreciate what we have and flourish. Like … Continue reading →