Tag Archives: enthusiasm

He is with Us Along this Journey

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

Two disciples were discussing the events of the last few days including Christ’s crucifixion and reports of His resurrection as they walked to a village named Emmaus about seven miles from Jerusalem. As explained in Luke 24:13-35, they did not … Continue reading →

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Receiving The Kingdom Like Children

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In thinking of ways to receive the kingdom of God with enthusiasm like children as written about in Just be Yourself, we need to give all credit for what is accomplished in our life to God. We need to be … Continue reading →

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Just be Yourself

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisee believed he was better than everyone else in the parable The Pharisee and the Tax Collector recorded in Luke 18:9-17. He viewed himself as being superior to others because he fasted twice a week and gave a tenth … Continue reading →

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Sing for the Glory of the Risen King

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post Celebrate When the Lost are Found are three parables told by Jesus in Luke 15. In each parable, there is a celebration when the lost are found. There is a difference between daily victories and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate When the Lost are Found

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

Crowds were drawn to Jesus to hear Him teach but the Pharisees were criticizing Jesus as recorded in Luke 15 because He reached out to sinners and tax collectors. Jesus then uses three parables to address their concerns. The unifying … Continue reading →