Tag Archives: Desire

Overcome with Desire and Enthusiasm

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

We were all born with a lethal disease called original sin. Ever since Adam and Eve, humanity has faced this terminal disease and the results are all around us. The consequences are hate, divorce, lying, stealing, murder, etc. but because … Continue reading →

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Come Back After a Set Back

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. – Matthew 7:8 As written about in the post “Clean and Pure”, sin was the obstacle to meeting with God. In … Continue reading →

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Clean and Pure

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve studied rules about being clean, eating what is clean, and rules for hygiene. Reading in Leviticus 22, a priest would be disqualified from taking part in the offering if unclean. Included were those who … Continue reading →

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Reaching Up High

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Inspired by the Savior, Eager to serve; Reaching up high As you can observe. Focused on a need, Faithful to a commitment; Reaching up high Immersed in the moment. Enthusiastically Ready for action; Reaching up…

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Cheerful Giver

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7 As highlighted in the post “Give with Enthusiasm and Thanksgiving”, God initiates in our … Continue reading →

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