Author Archives: Mark Shields

Make it Better Together

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Bless those around you by fulfilling your call and imparting ideas that benefit all. Try to do some good, gather together and rely on each other to make it better. Love your neighbor, help them…

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Engrained in Who We Are

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your … Continue reading →

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Practice What You Preach

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul is accusing the Jewish leaders in Romans 2:17-29 of not practicing what they preach. They emphasized the law but had to compliment themselves because they believed that knowing the law was top priority but Paul explains that following the … Continue reading →

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Living the Way He Teaches

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor You. – Psalm 86:11 The post “Integrate Faith with Actions” is about Paul pointing out that … Continue reading →

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Integrate Faith with Actions

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

As described in the first part of Romans 2, God’s judgment is wrath and anger which brings trouble and distress rather than glory, honor, and peace. Reading further in Romans 2:12-16, Paul explains that the Jewish leaders say they go … Continue reading →

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