Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Word is More Precious than Gold

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Like the post, “Be on Guard and Focus on Christ” highlights, it is important to pay attention to the lessons of nature and what is going on around us. But most of all, we should store the Word in our … Continue reading →

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Be on Guard and Focus on Christ

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus was telling those who were listening in Luke 21:20-38 that Jerusalem would be destroyed as punishment for the death of the prophets since the beginning of the world; vengeance for not recognizing God’s coming and to fulfill prophecy. He … Continue reading →

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God Is Big Enough

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
With God, small things Lead to big things So that a problem Turns out awesome. We may over think And begin to sink But for every need He helps to proceed. Trust and believe; Then…

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Flourish With Hope

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Explained in the post “The Hope that Christ Gives”, there will be difficult times but we should never get down. Remember that the resistance only makes us stronger. There is resistance when we exercise to build up our muscles. There … Continue reading →

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The Hope Christ Gives

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In what ways does the widow give more? The disciples remark about the splendor of the temple but Jesus points out that the temple would be destroyed. What are the political, natural, religious, and personal signs of this taking place? … Continue reading →

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