Category Archives: Purpose

You Are the Reason for the Season

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source If everything was perfect, there would be no need for Christmas. Remember, “We are the reason for the season”. Christ was born for people like your neighbor, your co-worker, or your boss. – Pastor Steve Ramsdell  

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One Choice Can Change Everything

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Christ got up early each morning because He had chosen to fulfill the mission or purpose God had for Him. In order to get direction, He would spend time in prayer. Each morning, we have a fresh start; a clean … Continue reading →

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Our Savior is the Reason for Every Good Thing

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

John the Baptist had a definite purpose and that was to prepare the Way for our Savior. To give people the knowledge and guidance needed to understand the reason for the life of Christ. Our Savior is the reason for … Continue reading →

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Shine the Light

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Luke 1:57-80, Zechariah said that the purpose of the Messiah would be to redeem God’s people. He said his son would be named John who would shine the light and give God’s people knowledge of salvation through forgiveness of … Continue reading →

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Enriching Lives

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

Luke was such a detailed writer of history that he interviewed those that had been with Christ. He also had been with Christ and his detailed accounts of what took place are recorded for us with such reliability to enrich … Continue reading →

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