Author Archives: Mark Shields

Finding Missing Pieces can Lead to Tremendous Increases

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Mark Shields

Working with computer systems, many times things don’t go as they should because one piece is missing. Like a recipe, all the ingredients must be there and applied like the instructions tell you. One time, I was setting up this … Continue reading →

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The Advantages of Teamwork

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

John had left them and had gone back to Jerusalem as recorded in Acts 13:13. Now in reading Acts 15:36-16:5 , John was ready to return but this caused contention between Paul and Barnabas. So much contention that they decided … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 16-18

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks were spent in the Book of Acts 13-15. The church was growing fast and they faced opposition. As Paul set out on his first missionary journey to share the Good News, disagreements occurred as to how … Continue reading →

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Consulting the ONE so very Awesome

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Worship, fast, and pray; get a spiritual refill in order to take action on God’s perfect will. Have the courage to stand up against those that oppose by being filled with faith so that confidence…

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Sermon Thoughts – Walking with God through the Wilderness

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

The second message in the sermon series titled “Man vs. Wild” was presented last weekend at the church I worship at. The title of the sermon was “Elijah – Walking with God through the Wilderness”. Just like in the day … Continue reading →

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