Tag Archives: Heaven

Notice the Needs of Others

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the first part of Luke 16, Jesus explains that we should focus on serving God. The love of possessions will distract us from our love of God. The Pharisees regarded riches as the reward for abiding by God’s law. … Continue reading →

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Approach Each Day with Enthusiasm

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

Approach each day with enthusiasm by highlighting the amazing things around you in order to spark the interest of others. This is how you shine the light because the amazing parts of life are from God. Every task can be … Continue reading →

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Enthusiastically Highlight the Awesome

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus drove out a demon from a mute man in Luke 11:14-36, but some in the crowd believed His power came from Beelzebul the prince of demons. Others tested Jesus by asking for a sign from heaven (v. 16). Jesus … Continue reading →

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Stir Each Other Up to Boldly Step Ahead

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the study of Luke 10:1-24, I wrote that Jesus told the seventy-two that He sent ahead of Him to pray first and then just go in confidence and assurance that they would have great outcomes because of the power … Continue reading →

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Pray First and Go with Confidence

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus intensified His ministry by giving the twelve disciples power and authority to drive out demons and to cure diseases. Now in Luke 10:1-24, He appoints seventy-two others to send out two by two ahead of Him to every town … Continue reading →

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