Author Archives: Mark Shields

Waiting Yet Anticipating

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Patience is definitely a virtue. In the post “Desire to Hear More”, Paul and Barnabas shared the Good News; some desired to hear more but others were in no mood to listen and even took out their anger on the … Continue reading →

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Desire To Hear More

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

The initial results of Paul’s witness in the synagogue at Antioch was very positive. In Acts 13:42-52, we are told that as Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people had a desire to hear more and invited them … Continue reading →

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No Fear – He is Near

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

The post “Strength for the Journey” is about Paul sharing with the people that our God is an Awesome God. He is our strength and our greatest asset is not in being like everyone else but in being who we … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Journey

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his companions set out for their first missionary journey from Paphos Cyprus to Perga and then to Pisidian Antioch. In Acts 13:13-41 we are told about Paul preaching at a synagogue. He reminded his listeners of all that … Continue reading →

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Never Hurry

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

The Ninth message in the sermon series titled “Never-Never Land” was presented last weekend at the church I worship at. The title of the sermon was “Never Hurry”. When Jesus was at the home of Martha and Mary as written … Continue reading →