Tag Archives: Gratitude

God Cares For You

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

Even under tough times, we can look forward to brighter days ahead. What we need to do is continue to get prepared, be confident, and have inner peace because the kingdom of God is within our hearts. No one is … Continue reading →

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Adding Quality to Faith

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus talks about adding quality to faith and the power of faith when he says in Luke 17:6, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in … Continue reading →

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The Truths Taught By Jesus

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus emphasizes sin, forgiveness, faith, and thankfulness in Luke 17:1-19. Two truths are explained concerning sin and responsibility for sin. Do not cause others to sin by tempting them to follow the wrong path. Instead, hold each other accountable to … Continue reading →

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Scripture Memory and Exercise (Believersize)

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Five of the first seven patriarchs listed in Genesis 5 lived to be more than 900 years old. How did people live so long back then? Books have been written to explain that the canopy of water above the atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Getting Done What God Wants

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post The Gospel Message Has a Beautiful and Refreshing Simplicity About it that Sets Us Free, I wrote that Jesus knew there would be resistance but He was always prepared to answer questions and teach the new way. … Continue reading →

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