Author Archives: Mark Shields

Courageous Vision

The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1 Within the post “Making a Stand to Opposition”, Paul … Continue reading

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Making a Stand to Opposition

The false teachers boasted about their knowledge and worldly success so they could convince the people that their way was best. Bragging to people is a foolish thing to do but to make a stand with courage to those who … Continue reading

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Power in Simplicity

Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge. – 1 Timothy 6:20 As pointed out in the post “The Real Thing”, Paul faced many against him at … Continue reading

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The Real Thing

Paul faced opposition at Corinth from false teachers. In 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, he lays out his concern for the Corinthians. They were being deceived by false teachers into thinking their way was the best way rather than true devotion to … Continue reading

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Spiritual Treasures are Forever

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Earthly things today Are short term however Spiritual things Are forever. On the outside We may fade away But on the inside We grow day by day. Difficulties are Only temporary So overcome with the…

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