Tag Archives: Good News

The True Leader

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

Any time we have the opportunity to lead others and we are able to achieve some level of success, it’s important to give God all the glory. Any leader should realize that their purpose in life is to glorify God … Continue reading →

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Glorify Him with One Mind and One Voice

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Concern for Others, I shared some thoughts after studying Acts 11:19-30. Within this passage, the Holy Spirit rallies Christians together for the purpose of spreading the Good News. The thought was that teamwork is demonstrated as Christian … Continue reading →

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Concern for Others

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in Acts 11:19-30, the gospel spread after the persecution broke out when Stephen was stoned to death. As the followers of Jesus scattered, they spread the Good News (v. 21). So God has a role in setting up … Continue reading →

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Setting Up a Good Foundation

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

While I was going through college, I worked for a construction company during summers and between semester breaks. Now I work with computer systems and in both areas, laying down a foundation is vital. To do things right, you want … Continue reading →

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Grace Overrides the Law

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter was criticized by the strong legalistic party of Jewish leaders in Acts 11:1-18  because he had shared God’s Word with the Gentiles. Peter patiently explains what had taken place while he was in the city of Joppa. That he … Continue reading →

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