Author Archives: Mark Shields

Our Blessed Day Has Begun

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God speaks to us Through His Word And as we pray The future is not blurred. He knows about the past, The present and our hopes. He knows how each Reacts when on the ropes.…

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Sermon Thoughts

We started a new sermon series at the church I worship at called “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night”. Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Am I Serving”? Here is a … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Living

The main thought brought out in the post New Life with Christ was that the believers approached spiritual living as a discipline. They responded by devoting themselves to the apostles’ teachings and to fellowship. In life, sometimes we forget that … Continue reading →

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New Life with Christ

As recorded in Acts 2:37-47, the people responded to Peter’s address in a positive way. They repented, were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day (v. 41). They were blessed in their new life with … Continue reading →

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Filled with Joy and Living in Hope

Each day can be amazing because the risen, ascended, and active Christ makes a difference in our daily living. Because of Christ, we are filled with joy and live in hope because we can see the Lord always before us. … Continue reading →

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