Author Archives: Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection for Study of Proverbs 1-6

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

I want to take this time to thank all of you my readers. I’ve found this blog to be a great tool in my journey through the Bible and you, my readers are keeping me accountable to daily Bible reading … Continue reading →

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Higher Power

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The thing about sports Is that aims are defined Everyone on the team Has their goal aligned. In football, it’s Getting the ball Across the goal line Before one does fall. In sports and in…

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If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. – Proverbs 4:5 The post “Wisdom Multiplied” had some thoughts about being wise in what we read, what we see, and what we do. … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Multiplied

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Mark Shields

In the passage Romans 16:17-27, Paul warns against people that cause divisions and put up obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned (v. 17). He said these people are serving themselves and not our … Continue reading →

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One Body to Make the Ministry Work

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Mark Shields

So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. – Romans 12:5 In the post “Communication for the Lord’s Work”, brought out is the idea of each member of the church … Continue reading →

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