Tag Archives: Good News

Called According to His Purpose

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 As written about in the post “Knowing Our Express Purpose”, Paul was determined to carry the … Continue reading →

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Knowing Our Express Purpose

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

We learn what kind of person Festus is in Acts 25:1-22. He is a new governor and a much stronger governor than Felix who had been sent back to Rome because of the poor way in which he had handled … Continue reading →

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Tough Times Bring Sure Signs

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Sometimes we get conflicting guidance just like I … Continue reading →

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Sure Signs

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his friends did not want him to go to Jerusalem since a prophet named Agabus explained in Acts 21:7-16 that the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem would hand Paul over to the Gentiles. Possible prison and hardships faced Paul … Continue reading →

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Accepting God’s Grace and Finishing this Race Called Life

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given me – the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. – Acts … Continue reading →

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