Author Archives: Mark Shields

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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Finding My Place in this World

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul’s request in Romans 12:1-8 relates to the new status all Christians have. Being born again as the old self has been crucified so that the body once ruled by sin is done away with. The new life gains ultimate … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

As we set sail on the New Year, take inspiration from Mark Twain who said one time, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So … Continue reading →

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Think Big

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
A seed was planted A long time ago And during the spring A flower did grow. Over the years More flowers grew Until one day I saw this view. Image Source The moral is To…