Author Archives: Mark Shields

Ordinary to Extraordinary

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The gospel message Turns the ordinary Into something Extraordinary. For the gift of Christ On the Cross freed All believers And meets every need. Each and every day, Show your reverence To God’s powerful Word…

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Worship of the ONE True God

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

You cannot serve both God and money. – Luke 16:13 Brought out in the study of 2 Corinthians 6:11 through 7:4 and shared in the post “One Common Link” is the difficulty of mixing the worship of idols with the … Continue reading →

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One Common Link

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Corinthians 6:11 through 7:4, Paul’s desire for the Corinthians was to grow in their faith. Paul expected them to put forth the effort just as the Christian leaders of the Corinthian church had done. To be open … Continue reading →

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Every Good Thing for His Purpose

Posted on April 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 As explained in the post “Steadfast Toward the Mission”, Paul’s ministry cost him dearly but he … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Toward the Mission

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Mark Shields

Brought out in reading 2 Corinthians 5:20 through 6:10 are Paul’s actions which commend him being an ambassador of God. He paid a tremendous price for his ministry including persecution, hardship, and rejection yet remained steadfast toward the mission. It … Continue reading →

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