Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Week Ahead

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the study of the book of Romans and share more thoughts. Below are some questions for reflection. Romans 13:1-7 * What are your obligations to civil authorities (relate to 12:2)? In what ways are authorities … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
You seek to go further To places not dreamed of yet With a hope … a wish And willing to sweat. All that is required Is a mission A clear vision With ambition. For you…

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Victory in Life

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 Brought out in the post Overcome Evil with Good, were some main ideas expressed and emphasized … Continue reading →

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Overcome Evil with Good

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

The main ideas expressed and emphasized in Romans 12:9-21 are to overcome evil with good by being faithful in prayer, being joyful in hope, and being devoted to one another in brotherly love. Imagine the effects of a world obeying … Continue reading →

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United in Spirit for Good Works

Posted on January 3, 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 As explained in the post “Finding My Place in this World”, Paul’s appeal in Romans 12:1-8 relates to the … Continue reading →

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