Category Archives: Faith

Faith in His Guidance

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

On Paul’s journey to Rome as recorded in Acts 27:1-44, Luke is back with Paul after being separated for a while. Other people with Paul for this journey included Aristarchus who had been with him ever since the riot in … Continue reading →

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The Courage to Crush the Enemy

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many … Continue reading →

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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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