Tag Archives: Good News

Knowing Ones Purpose

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

After being rejected in His hometown, Jesus then goes to Capernaum which is in Galilee to proclaim the Good News. Reading in Luke 4:31-44, the first recorded miracle is Jesus driving out an evil spirit and then another miracle occurs … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

We are told in Luke 3:1-20 that John began his preaching in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar. His purpose was to bring the message of repentance, prepare the way for the Lord, and share the Good … Continue reading →

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Review of Last Week

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

In reading Revelation 11-12 and posting some thoughts last week, there is a prediction of a thousand year reign. We can be thankful that there is joy and victory in the end for those who have accepted Jesus as Savior. … Continue reading →

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Take the Upper Hand

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

Just like a country builds up defenses against their enemies, an individual must guard against evil. The Word of God gives us the upper hand. We can win spiritual battles and as citizens of God’s kingdom use the belt of … Continue reading →

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Our Heart’s Desire

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1 was asked by God what he wanted (v. 7). What would be your request? Would it build up the body of Christ? In asking this question, we are trying to discover our hearts desire. Solomon … Continue reading →

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