Author Archives: Mark Shields

Neighbors Building Each Other Up

Paul emphasizes the need to support and build up your neighbor as Christians but as discussed in 1 Corinthians 8, there were some issues the early Christians were working through. One was eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols. … Continue reading

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Role Model

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Confirmation 5-1-11 With good role models Like parents, teachers, Grandparents, preachers, Or civic leaders. The Individual Increases their chance To see, believe, Achieve and advance. They start to model Positive behavior And start to believe…

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Love From Above

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2  The post “Undivided Devotion” was about Paul’s warnings to the Corinthian church about being separated from full devotion to God.  Marriage can … Continue reading

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Undivided Devotion

Reading in 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Paul explains that a single person has undivided devotion to the Lord but a married person has a challenge because their interest are many times split between the Lord, their spouse, their children, and worldly … Continue reading

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Growing in Grace

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The post “Married or Single” has some thoughts and reasons for marriage. Either single or married, God thinks you are AWESOME! You can use the skills you … Continue reading

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