Author Archives: Mark Shields

Movers and Shakers

Reading in Acts 4:13-31, the men of the council said nothing publicly in opposition to Peter and John who had healed a lame beggar in Jesus’ name. They were astonished at the courage and power Peter and John had demonstrated. … Continue reading

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We are Never Alone in Difficult Times

Many times people will oppose us just like in the post Boldness Given by the Holy Spirit when Peter proclaimed Christ as the Savior before the group that had crucified Him. Like Peter, when sharing about Christ we might face … Continue reading

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Boldness Given by the Holy Spirit

  The priests and Sadducees arrested Peter and John as recorded in Acts 4:1-12 because they didn’t want the followers of Christ to gain even more followers. Peter had healed a crippled beggar through faith in Jesus and their numbers … Continue reading

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 4-6

As we began the New Year, the emphasis was to not only learn the main principles of the Word of God but to keep them in our thoughts in order to apply them in our life. Acts is a great … Continue reading

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Prepared Through Prayer

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Joseph had numerous dreams Those many years ago And the ability God gave him Made his prominence grow. The ability to see the future Allowed him to be prepared. Every detail of what was needed…

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