Author Archives: Mark Shields

Your Great Purpose

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Start fulfillng your purpose now; never ever looking back only wishing it had been done but realizing you got off track. Step ahead with a plan that meets people’s needs; that matches your values and…

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Grace Wins Every Time

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. – Colossians 2:8  As written about in the post … Continue reading →

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Steadily Towards Victory

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

In 1 Thessalonians 1, there are evidences that God worked in the lives of the people. After hearing the Gospel message, the Thessalonians trusted God day by day to overcome what seemed impossible and head steadily towards victory. They used … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 Thessalonians

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

Over the next few weeks, the journey through the Bible takes me to 1 Thessalonians. This is a letter written by Paul to encourage and complete his teaching on Christ’s return. It is written as a response from the news … Continue reading →

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The Same Power Lives in Us

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord gives strength to His people;    The Lord blesses His people with peace. – Psalm 29:11  The Creator of thunder, lightning, and the winds of a powerful storm offers this same power to His people. He also provides … Continue reading →

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