Tag Archives: Church

Being a Good Example

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul’s main mission in life was to complete the task the Lord gave him. The picture we get in Acts 20:13-38 is the picture of complete service for Jesus Christ. He faced danger, hardship, and many other trials yet stayed … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Accept the Vision and Make the Decision

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

When the people gathered together at the church of Antioch as described in the post Guided by the Holy Spirit, they would worship, fast, and pray. Then they would listen to the Holy Spirit for instructions on how to take … Continue reading →

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Guided by the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

The first twelve chapters of Acts recorded the spread of Christianity in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria. Now as recorded in Acts 13:1-3, the Gospel message is beginning to spread much further as the power of the Holy Spirit described at … Continue reading →

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