Author Archives: Mark Shields

Focused on Opportunities to Share

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 8:26-40, Philip is told by an angel to go south to a road that goes from Jerusalem through the desert to Gaza. On this road was an Ethiopian eunuch official in charge of all the treasury of … Continue reading →

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Love on Display

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Jesus came because we needed a guide To help us follow the Way and not slide. Jesus came as a servant to identify with us. He knows how hard life can be and thus He…

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Sermon Thoughts

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

A new sermon series started at the church I worship titled “Questions Jesus Asked”.  This past Sunday, the message “Wouldn’t You Leave the Ninety-Nine” was delivered. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time … Continue reading →

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Seeking to Win More Souls for God

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’m studying in Acts 8 about the early church being persecuted and scattered. History has a way of repeating itself but somehow we seem to not learn the lessons of the past. I remember one time putting an office chair … Continue reading →

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Petition for Strong Leadership

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

What may seem to be a negative can turn into a positive with God! In Acts 8:1-25 we are told the church was persecuted and scattered. At first, this seems like a negative but God uses this negative and turns … Continue reading →

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