Tag Archives: God

Fulfilling God’s Purpose – Matthew 26:47-56

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

As pastor Steve said in a message once about the movie “The Passion of The Christ”, Jesus had a mission and was fully engaged in that mission. We too have a mission and that is to help others know about … Continue reading →

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Focused on God’s Presence – Matthew 26:17-35

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

In Matthew 26:17-35, Jesus directs the disciples to a man who has agreed to let them celebrate the Passover at his house. During the meal, Jesus associates himself with the actions of the meal by breaking the bread and saying … Continue reading →

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Leading a Life That Matters – Matthew 26:1-16

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

Leading a life that matters means being involved in something bigger than life itself and can be obtained by concentrating on the things of God until they become a magnificent obsession. Faith grows with each new day because the yesterdays … Continue reading →

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Matthew 26 Questions for Reflection

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

God provides abundance in our world and wants us to be good stewards of what He has given. In Matthew 25, I learned that we should work to multiply what He has entrusted so we can joyfully celebrate progress and … Continue reading →

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Little Acts of Kindness – Matthew 25:31-46

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

As written in Matthew 25:31-46, the actions that please the King include feeding the hungry, inviting strangers in, giving cloths to those in need, and visiting the sick or those in prison. Everyone needs help at some point in life … Continue reading →