Category Archives: Purpose

Be a Transformer Rather than a Conformer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter addresses the Jewish audience in Acts 3:11-26 saying that is was through faith in Jesus that healing came to a crippled beggar. As discussed in the post Empowerment, the beggar at the temple gate was asking for money but … Continue reading →

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His Good, Pleasing, and Perfect Will

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

As written about in the post The Resurrection Makes a Difference in Our World Today, many have been positively moved because of the teachings of Jesus. These teachings let us know that all people have value in God’s eye; that … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection Makes a Difference in Our World Today

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

The two disciples returned at once to Jerusalem after seeing Jesus on their walk to Emmaus. While they were telling about this experience to those assembled together in Jerusalem, Jesus stood among them as recorded in Luke 24:36-53. They were … Continue reading →

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He Lives in Our Heart

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Where would we be without God? Because of our Savior, God lives in our heart. We have poise to face the challenges of life. Just like in the post “The Coming King”, Jesus demonstrates the poise needed to fulfill His … Continue reading →

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The Coming King

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

We read in Luke 19:29-48 that Jesus told two of his disciples to get a colt for him to ride into Jerusalem. This fulfills what was written in Zechariah 9:9 about the coming King. They brought the colt to Jesus, … Continue reading →