Tag Archives: Appreciation

Understanding the Kingdom

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The disciples know at this point that Jesus is the Christ of God. They are all expecting the kingdom of God to be established on earth at any moment but in reading Luke 9:37-62, a statement of Jesus contrast with … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Tolerance | Tagged Appreciation, Christ, Disciples, God, Humility, Kingdom, Priorities, Tolerance | 2 Comments

The Golden Rule

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Mark Shields

A lesson from yesterday’s reading of James 2:1-13 is that the Gospel law of liberty should ease social, economic, and racial barriers in a society. The “Golden Rule” of loving your neighbor as yourself is about accepting, appreciating, and affirming. … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Acceptance, Affirmation, Appreciation, brothers and sisters, God, Golden Rule, Gospel, human-rights, James, Lessons, Liberty, Neighbor, prayer god, racial barriers, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Scott Krippayne, Society | 2 Comments

Rich in Faith

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

Think of people or groups that are favored by the world. Those wearing fine clothes, the pretty people on the outside, those with nice cars, and those that live in nice neighborhoods. In James 2:1-13, we are told that such … Continue reading →