Tag Archives: Grace

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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Always Remains the Same

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

The early church had some disagreements just as today there are disagreements. The struggle during the time of Paul was what came first, the law or grace. Paul explains in Romans 3:1-18 that religious groups may vary or change over … Continue reading →

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Living the Way He Teaches

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor You. – Psalm 86:11 The post “Integrate Faith with Actions” is about Paul pointing out that … Continue reading →

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Integrate Faith with Actions

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

As described in the first part of Romans 2, God’s judgment is wrath and anger which brings trouble and distress rather than glory, honor, and peace. Reading further in Romans 2:12-16, Paul explains that the Jewish leaders say they go … Continue reading →

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