Tag Archives: Encouragement

Abundance in Life

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Impact of faith along with desire pushes one forward and gives great power. Even if discouraged, desire what is good; desire what is just; doing what one should. Making an impact on everyone by showing…

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Celebrate Differences

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7 God has made us all for a purpose and we need to celebrate differences. According to Guinness World Records, the tallest … Continue reading →

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Always Remains the Same

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

The early church had some disagreements just as today there are disagreements. The struggle during the time of Paul was what came first, the law or grace. Paul explains in Romans 3:1-18 that religious groups may vary or change over … Continue reading →

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Called According to His Purpose

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 As pointed out in the post “Fertile Ground for a Great Harvest”, Paul put a lot … Continue reading →

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Fertile Ground for a Great Harvest

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Mark Shields

As described in Romans 1:8-15, Paul put a lot into his relationship with the Roman Christians because he was eager to spread the Good News. Rome was the center of communication throughout the world during Paul’s time so it was … Continue reading →

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