Tag Archives: Faith

Connection for Direction

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Praying before going; Looking for a sign; Waiting to proceed At the right time. There is confidence A sign will be given To carry out a mission; To be divinely driven. The power of prayer;…

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Seal the Deal by Obeying His Way

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

There is a cost to being a Disciple as I explained in the post Being Disciplined to Follow. The key is to determine if you’re willing to pay the price. Remember, there is freedom in obeying God’s way because He … Continue reading →

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Pray Daily for Instructions

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus was determined to fulfill His purpose even under difficult circumstances and knowing that some wanted to kill Him. He would get up early to pray and receive instructions on what to do. Each of us has a purpose and … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Treasures of Heaven is Priceless

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life is so much more than possessions and money. The passage studied and written about in the post Have Faith and the Lord will Provide is about what is really important in life. If we go after possessions, there is … Continue reading →

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Have Faith and the Lord will Provide

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 12:13-34, a man in the crowd misunderstood why Jesus was doing what He was doing. The man was asking Jesus to be a judge or arbiter over his inheritance rather than teacher of how one should live. … Continue reading →