Tag Archives: Flourish

Undivided Devotion

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Paul explains that a single person has undivided devotion to the Lord but a married person has a challenge because their interest are many times split between the Lord, their spouse, their children, and worldly … Continue reading →

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Flourish with Purpose

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
In the journey of life, Unfortunately Good doesn’t happen Magically But is a result Of a request And commitment To doing our best. A lot of times The things we sought Turn out not as…

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Unlimited Power

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Received is God’s power Because of what was done By Christ on the Cross So let us work as one. As one doing something Using prayer as power; Taking action daily With power every hour.…

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Be One of the Branches

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Mark Shields

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5  As noted in the post “Spirit Is Received … Continue reading →

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Spirit Is Received By Those Who Have Believed

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

Explained by Paul in Galatians 3:1-9 is that the Spirit is received by those who have believed in Christ and not by works of the law. We receive this great power not because of what we have done but because … Continue reading →

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