Category Archives: Faith

Doing Something That Gives Him Glory

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in the post “Applying Our Faith Produces Extraordinary Results” Paul did just as the title says. During Paul’s time and in current times, God works in various ways to guarantee the spread of His word. This day with … Continue reading →

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Applying Our Faith Produces Extraordinary Results

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in Acts 19:11-22, God produced extraordinary results in Ephesus. Handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched Paul were taken to the sick and their illnesses were cured. There were some who went around trying to drive out evil spirits … Continue reading →

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Living Our Lives to Glorify Him

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

A sustaining faith is possible if there is a connection to the Vine. As shared in the post “Being Baptized into His Name”, there were twelve disciples that Paul met at Ephesus who knew about repentance but not about receiving … Continue reading →

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Being Baptized into His Name

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul traveled to Ephesus which was one of the greatest commercial centers of that time; perfectly located on the trade route from Rome to the other major cities to the East. While at Ephesus, Paul explains the true significance of … Continue reading →

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Believe and Receive

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

As written about in the post No Greater Power, the Pharaoh of Egypt wouldn’t let the Israelites go and Moses confronted Pharaoh about the situation; even told him what God would do and when He did it, Pharaoh was amazed … Continue reading →

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