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Consulting the ONE so very Awesome

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

As we go on this journey called life, we face many challenges and this poem was written to inspire us along this journey.

Step Ahead

Worship, fast, and pray;
get a spiritual refill
in order to take action
on God’s perfect will.

Have the courage to stand up
against those that oppose
by being filled with faith
so that confidence grows.

Make the Word a part
of who you are
and what you do
so you can go far.

Others pick up on it
and desire this power
for their lives so they
never ever cower.

Share the Good News
and keep an open door
so they will come;
enthused to hear more.

Keep on going
and never give up
for some will wish to
cause a shakeup.

Some will wish
to believe in idols
but there is only ONE
true God in the Bible.

Overcome the enemy
by simplifying and unifying;
being a follower of Christ
who helps in our applying.

Come to a decision
on any problem
by consulting the ONE
so very…

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Sermon Thoughts – Walking with God through the Wilderness

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

The second message in the sermon series titled “Man vs. Wild” was presented last weekend at the church I worship at. The title of the sermon was “Elijah – Walking with God through the Wilderness”.

Just like in the day of Elijah when they created many gods, the gods we create like money, sports, our job, and even our family are full of promises we can’t keep but the ONE true God has come through on a promise through His Son which has opened the door to an awesome future.

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Plan that Unifies

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

God gives us insight into how to play our part in a bright future and gives us plans in order to make an impact. In the post The Written Plan, some thoughts were shared about a letter written to handle some growing pains of the early church. The devil was trying to disrupt their unity but this letter declared their plan for unity.

God has given us a plan that unifies all believers. At this link is “God’s Plan for Us” in a word document that can be read, downloaded and signed by anyone that would like to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Today’s video Born Again by Newsboys is about this decision for Christ that simplifies and unifies so we are all on the path to a brighter future. This day with God will be amazing because of who God is and who you are; an important name in history – one of His children.

“…let us know His secret purpose. This was what God wanted, and He planned to do it through Christ. His goal was to carry out His plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth would be joined together in Christ as the head. – Ephesians 1:9-11

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The Written Plan

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

The church leaders came to a decision on the disagreements about circumcision, the other meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies that burdened the believers. In Acts 15:22-35, we see a letter written explaining how they had consulted with each other, prayed, and received direction from the Holy Spirit. They implemented the decision by communicating both in writing and by word of mouth.

The Devil tries to disrupt unity but there are ways to build up unity among believers. If you have a plan, you have a better shot at getting things done. Things seem to fall in place and you get a lot more done than you thought you could. God has given us a plan through His Son as shared at this link.

Lord, we are thankful for Your plan because it has simplified what is required from our own actions. Our part is not as difficult anymore because of our Redeemer. As laid out in today’s passage, the plan for salvation has been simplified and Christ has unified so we can overcome the disruptions the enemy tries to throw our way. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

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Simplifying and Unifying

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

The early church grew fast but there were some growing pains. They struggled with whom should be accepted. Was a person accepted by God through good works or by grace? They were trapped by the meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies that burdens believers and this provoked disunity.

The lesson is that we need not get wrapped up in the meaningless but instead get wrapped up in the ONE essential; acceptance of Jesus as Savior. We can overcome the enemy by simplifying and unifying and Jesus does both for us. Enjoy today’s inspiring video: Empty Me – Jeremy Camp.