Author Archives: Mark Shields

No Pain – No Gain

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Anything faced in life like meeting deadlines or making it through graduation requires the ability to remain optimistic during the difficult times. This photo was taken at my daughter’s high school graduation 5-20-2017. There are…

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Do All Things for His Glory

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 The post “Unity and Liberty” points out that there is a need to unify around core principles but … Continue reading →

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Unity and Liberty

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Mark Shields

As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 10:14-33, the Lord’s Supper demonstrates Christian unity because many form one body. All share one loaf of bread representing the body of Christ. As the body of Christ, we should aspire for objectives that … Continue reading →

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A Path to Freedom

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from …the place of your slavery. You must not have any other god but me. – Exodus 20:2-3 Brought out in the post “Passageway to an Awesome Future”, there were dire … Continue reading →

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Passageway to an Awesome Future

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 10:1-14, the Jewish people were blessed by the power of God opening a passageway through the sea which allowed them to escape Egypt. With God’s direction, Moses led them toward the Promised Land but … Continue reading →

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