Category Archives: Pleasing Personality

Cultivating Internal Beauty

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Imagine the great workmanship of the linen curtains as explained in Exodus 26. So much time went into making the inside of the Tabernacle beautiful but there is a balance between beauty and function. Internal beauty was emphasized more than … Continue reading →

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Look to the Interest of Others

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Mark Shields

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. … Continue reading →

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Aim to Please God Only

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul, Silas, and Timothy were at risk of being put in prison for teaching about Christ but as we read in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, Paul defends himself and his companions by boldly sharing the Gospel. They graciously shared with joy … Continue reading →

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The True Leader

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

Any time we have the opportunity to lead others and we are able to achieve some level of success, it’s important to give God all the glory. Any leader should realize that their purpose in life is to glorify God … Continue reading →

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Give Him the Glory

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

As written about in the previous post The Power of Prayer, King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church. James was put to death with the sword and Peter was put in prison. Now in Acts 12:20-25, Herod gives … Continue reading →