Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Way

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Jesus made community personal By selecting twelve to be confidants. To bond together as His apostles And share the grace He grants. Jesus made Himself available; Always a part of a community So that when…

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Stand Firm and Hold Fast to the Teachings

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Mark Shields

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. – 2 Thessalonians 2:15  The thoughts brought out in the post “Learn and Apply … Continue reading →

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Learn and Apply the Principles

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul gives a warning to the Thessalonians regarding Christ’s return in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12. He tells them not to be deceived by those who assert that the day of the Lord has already come (v. 2). No one knows the … Continue reading →

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Go After What is Most Important

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10 Shared in the post “Make Perplexities and Confusions into Amazing results and Conclusions”, Paul prayed for … Continue reading →

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Make Perplexities and Confusions into Amazing Results and Conclusions

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians because their faith was growing more and more, and their love for each other continued to increase (v. 3). Reading more in 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul boasted about them because of their perseverance even … Continue reading →

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