Category Archives: Applied Faith

The Application of Our Faith

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22  The post Prepare the Heart was about David going to God in order for justice to be carried out against his accusers. Studying about David … Continue reading →

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Prepare the Heart

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

Verses 1 and 2 set the tone of Psalm 7 by immediately pointing out how David feels in being accused of something he did not do and having no one to turn to except God for help. In verses 3-5, … Continue reading →

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Inspired To Do Something

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post “The Event and Its Extent” about the physical death of Jesus on the cross and the significance of this event, both natural and religious phenomena occur. The reaction of the people to this phenomena communicates to us … Continue reading →

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The Event And Its Extent

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 23:44-56, there is both natural and religious phenomena that accompany Jesus’ physical death. As recorded, about noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon (v. 44). The curtain of the temple was torn … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

Times are not always easy and that’s when prayer is useful to find out how to step ahead. As written about in the post The Vision of the Mission, Christ death on the cross has become the sacrifice to take … Continue reading →

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