Category Archives: Initiative

The Place of Grace

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 The post “Make the Choice of … Continue reading →

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Make the Choice of Truth

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Mark Shields

Explore, dream, and discover or you will be disappointed by the things you did not do. Get away from the comfort zone and sail away with gusto! Today’s passage Leviticus 5 certainly gets us away from the comfort zone. God’s … Continue reading →

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Do All Things for His Glory

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 The post “Unity and Liberty” points out that there is a need to unify around core principles but … Continue reading →

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Unity and Liberty

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Mark Shields

As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 10:14-33, the Lord’s Supper demonstrates Christian unity because many form one body. All share one loaf of bread representing the body of Christ. As the body of Christ, we should aspire for objectives that … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Lack of Time

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Mark Shields

Take Action When you wake up each day, be inspired by the beauty of His Creation; the mountaintops, the flowers of spring, or the change of seasons. Look forward to the beauty of fall and the first snow of winter. … Continue reading →