Category Archives: Good Common Sense

Lesson of Loving Your Neighbor and Forgiveness

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

False teachers had invaded the Corinthian church and tried to turn the people against Paul by saying he was insincere, fickle, and indecisive. They accused Paul of not sticking to his plans to visit them but Paul refrained from going … Continue reading →

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Simplified Way

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18 Many things in a culture can complicate our life as brought out in some points made in the post “Respect for Customs and … Continue reading →

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Respect for Customs and Traditions

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

In 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Paul discusses the issue of head covering. The custom during the day of Paul was that women were to cover their heads for modesty reasons. They wore long hair and covered their heads in public to … Continue reading →

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Growing in Grace

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The post “Married or Single” has some thoughts and reasons for marriage. Either single or married, God thinks you are AWESOME! You can use the skills you … Continue reading →

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Married or Single

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Mark Shields

Christians in Corinth were surrounded by sexual temptation so marriage was advised if a person could not control themselves (v. 9). Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 that he was single and considered it a gift but conceded that each … Continue reading →