Tag Archives: Guidance

Gaining Wisdom for Life

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 1 Solomon’s purpose in writing Proverbs is for gaining wisdom and instruction to handle situations in life. The audience is for all people; the young, the wise, those wanting guidance in decisions. The foundation of wisdom is … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Devotion

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The opportunity To be all you can be Is right before you If you get on a knee. Beginning each day With a prayer from the heart To plan … think … decide A new…

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Grace Wins Every Time

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. – Colossians 2:8  As written about in the post … Continue reading →

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Doing Something That Gives Him Glory

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in the post “Applying Our Faith Produces Extraordinary Results” Paul did just as the title says. During Paul’s time and in current times, God works in various ways to guarantee the spread of His word. This day with … Continue reading →

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Applying Our Faith Produces Extraordinary Results

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in Acts 19:11-22, God produced extraordinary results in Ephesus. Handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched Paul were taken to the sick and their illnesses were cured. There were some who went around trying to drive out evil spirits … Continue reading →

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