Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Journey through Life with Respect

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Genesis 43, the famine was still severe in the land so Jacob started planning for his sons to take a second trip to Egypt to get more food. Jacob was concerned about sending Benjamin because he was his … Continue reading →

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His Love Motivates to Action

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

We all can show the same attitude toward others as Jesus did just like the passage written about in the post Deep Respect. We can see potential in others and be motivated to action by God’s love for us. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Deep Respect

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

The ministry of Jesus is not one-sided as the scene in Luke 7:36-50 explains. In this scene, we have a Pharisee who invites Jesus over for dinner. Jesus is always open to invitations and even though Jesus knew that the … Continue reading →

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Our Savior is the Reason for Every Good Thing

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

John the Baptist had a definite purpose and that was to prepare the Way for our Savior. To give people the knowledge and guidance needed to understand the reason for the life of Christ. Our Savior is the reason for … Continue reading →

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Shine the Light

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Luke 1:57-80, Zechariah said that the purpose of the Messiah would be to redeem God’s people. He said his son would be named John who would shine the light and give God’s people knowledge of salvation through forgiveness of … Continue reading →

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