Tag Archives: Cross

The New is Here

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Pointed out in the post “New Creation” is Paul explaining how there is reconciliation to God through … Continue reading →

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Reference

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
A man swam from Catalina Island In the fog to California’s mainland. Visibility Only fifty feet So making the shore line Was a hard feat. He gave up a half mile From the coastal bank…

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The Qualities of Love

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

The spiritual gifts of speaking in tongues, prophecy, and giving are mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13 but there are three higher spiritual gifts revealed also. They are faith, hope, and love. They are considered superior because without them, the other … Continue reading →

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The Great Gift of Grace

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8  The post “Wisdom’s Call“ highlights the difference between wisdom and folly. One way leads … Continue reading →

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Forgiven and Given

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

If you have anything against anyone, forgive them, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses. – Mark 11:25-26 In the post … Continue reading →

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