Tag Archives: Direction

Making the Right Decisions

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading Luke 6:12-38, Jesus reveals a sense of responsibility when He chooses apostles to take on future leadership. His first order of business was to go out to spend an entire night on the mountainside praying (v. 12). When we … Continue reading →

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One Choice Can Change Everything

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Christ got up early each morning because He had chosen to fulfill the mission or purpose God had for Him. In order to get direction, He would spend time in prayer. Each morning, we have a fresh start; a clean … Continue reading →

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Tested by Satan

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit after His baptism and in Luke 4:1-15, we read about the temptations faced while in the desert. For forty days He is tempted by the devil. Jesus had nothing to eat during these … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Baptism, Bible, Devotion, Direction, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Overcome Difficulty, Prayer, Wisdom, Word of God | 5 Comments

There is a Reward for Growing in Faith

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamum in current day Turkey. Although the church there had some issues with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into adultery and other immoral sexual behavior, it was growing … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Revelation 1-2

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks has been used to study and write about Psalm 139-150. Now attention will be turned to the book of Revelation (or Apocalypse) which was written by the apostle John between the time of the destruction of … Continue reading →