Tag Archives: Grace

Right Standing

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul explains in Romans 4:1-12 that Abraham receives right standing with God because he believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness (v. 3). Abraham could not boast before God or claim his due because it was by … Continue reading →

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Live by Faith in the Son of God

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

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Far and Wide

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
More joys than stars on a clear night because with grace the future is bright. No more negatives that held you back; changing your future with a winning knack. Forward with the Spirit in all…

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Decide to Dive

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 In the post “Purpose of the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Differences

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7 God has made us all for a purpose and we need to celebrate differences. According to Guinness World Records, the tallest … Continue reading →

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