Category Archives: Optimism

Power to Build an Amazing Day

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

As pointed out in Romans 15:1-13, accepting one another just as Christ accepted us in order to praise God should characterize our Christian relationships with each other. Other characteristics include pleasing others for their good and building them up. Those … Continue reading →

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Refining in His Timing

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. – Philippians 4:4  Touched upon in the post “The Law and the Fall” are two opposite laws that Paul explains. One is the law of God … Continue reading →

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The Law and the Fall

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

There is a paradox that Paul expresses within the passage Romans 7:14-25. He tells us that he wants to act a certain way but ends up doing the opposite. Paul points out two spiritual laws at work in verses 21-24. … Continue reading →

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Crucified with Christ

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

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The Promise Of The Spirit

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

The motives of the false teachers as explained in Galatians 6:11-18 were to gain more followers in their belief that human achievement is the better way rather than giving God the glory. They wanted the Galatians to keep part of … Continue reading →

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