Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Week Ahead

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue on the journey and share more thoughts from the study of Galatians 5-6. Below are some questions for reflection Galatians 5:13-24 What is the freedom to which you have been called (See Galatians 5:1)? How … Continue reading →

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The Best Way

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Even if feeling lost, Keep holding on For hope is in front, Yesterday is gone. Even during pain, To Him always cleave. Trust it will be brief Expecting relieve. Even if constrained, Feeling at a…

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Clear Way To Our Victory

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8 In the post “Discover the Freedom In Christ”, Paul reemphasized the importance of Christ … Continue reading →

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Discover the Freedom In Christ

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Galatians 5:1-12, it is significant that Paul reemphasizes the need to discover the freedom in Christ in order to be saved. Paul makes it clear that he is simply the messenger to the Galatians and that Christ is … Continue reading →

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Time to Do Something

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror … Continue reading →

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