Author Archives: Mark Shields

Pull US Through

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul was accused of persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law as recorded in Acts 18:12-28. Back in the day of Paul, there was a tug of war between Judaism and Christianity. Some wanted to … Continue reading →

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One Small Step Changes Everything

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
An encounter with our God is an opportunity for new directions as we step ahead fearlessly without any objections. Commitment helps us all to step ahead on this trail and Baptism is a symbol of…

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His Assistance Helps Us Go the Distance

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

When Paul faced opposition in Corinth as shared in the post “The Day May Be Demanding but God is there to Keep You Standing”, he was able to stand his ground. He received help from his friends and God gave … Continue reading →

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The Day May be Demanding but God is there to Keep You Standing

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

On Paul’s missionary journey, God led Paul in regards to housing, activities, and the length of his stay as recorded in Acts 18:1-11. He led Paul to Corinth and Paul stayed with a man named Aquila who like Paul, was … Continue reading →

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It Only Takes a Spark

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

As shared in the post “Sparking Curiosity”, Paul began his missionary work in Athens by just meeting people and telling about Christ. This new teaching of Paul in Athens is still available to us today. Many are looking for answers … Continue reading →

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