Author Archives: Mark Shields

Promises

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
You have a part; a part to play If having difficulty, believe it will be okay. Receive the hope; a clearer picture to a future victory told in the Scripture. Stay on track, go the…

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Living Our Lives to Glorify Him

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

A sustaining faith is possible if there is a connection to the Vine. As shared in the post “Being Baptized into His Name”, there were twelve disciples that Paul met at Ephesus who knew about repentance but not about receiving … Continue reading →

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Being Baptized into His Name

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul traveled to Ephesus which was one of the greatest commercial centers of that time; perfectly located on the trade route from Rome to the other major cities to the East. While at Ephesus, Paul explains the true significance of … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 19-21

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks were spent in the Book of Acts 16-18 as we studied about how the spread of Christianity gained momentum when Paul and his companions were guided by the Holy Spirit. They traveled to various places preaching … Continue reading →

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The ONE that is True will Rescue and Pull US Through

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post “Pull US Through” noted was that Paul faced much opposition from the Jewish leaders. People stepped up to fill the gaps to strengthen the early church. Paul had a daunting task to fight against the Jewish leaders … Continue reading →

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