Category Archives: Devotionals

Building Up the Kingdom

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

“…let us know His secret purpose.  This was what God wanted, and He planned to do it through Christ.  His goal was to carry out His plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 Corinthians 14-16

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Mark Shields

I’ve shared over the past few weeks some thoughts and ideas in ways to apply what we learn in the Bible. Paying attention to what God has done long-ago, taking note of what He is doing in the present, and … Continue reading →

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The Highest Spiritual Gift

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Mark Shields

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not … Continue reading →

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Many Parts Form ONE

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different … Continue reading →

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The ONE Who Holds the Whole Christian Faith Together

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7  The post “Spiritual Gifts” explains that Jesus is the ONE who holds the whole Christian faith together.  The … Continue reading →

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