Tag Archives: Faith

Faith in His Guidance

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

On Paul’s journey to Rome as recorded in Acts 27:1-44, Luke is back with Paul after being separated for a while. Other people with Paul for this journey included Aristarchus who had been with him ever since the riot in … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 25-28

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey through the Bible took me through the study of Acts 22-24 as Paul continued to spread Christianity even under great opposition. He took courage in knowing that God was with him to help … Continue reading →

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Joy Destroys any Ploy

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4 Alone, we … Continue reading →

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Persistence Overcomes Resistance

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul’s life was in jeopardy but was taken to Governor Felix who ordered that he be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.  As laid out in today’s passage Acts 24:1-27, Paul is accused by the Jewish leaders of being a … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 22-25

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey through the Bible took me through the study of Acts 19-21 as Paul continued to spread Christianity. In the greatest commercial center called Ephesus, the disciples show their faith in Jesus by being … Continue reading →

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