Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Taking Action to Fulfill His Purpose

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Putting His Guidance into Practice, God gives Cornelius instruction through an Angel and prepares Peter for his future association with gentiles through a vision. These men of faith took action to fulfill God’s purpose. As we pray … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Devotionals | Tagged Angel, Faith, God, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Prayer, Purpose, Vision | Leave a comment

Seeking to Win More Souls for God

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’m studying in Acts 8 about the early church being persecuted and scattered. History has a way of repeating itself but somehow we seem to not learn the lessons of the past. I remember one time putting an office chair … Continue reading →

Posted in Desire, Devotionals, Music, Video | Tagged Challenges, Christianity, Churches, Confidence, Eternal Life, God, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Word of God, World | 3 Comments

Petition for Strong Leadership

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

What may seem to be a negative can turn into a positive with God! In Acts 8:1-25 we are told the church was persecuted and scattered. At first, this seems like a negative but God uses this negative and turns … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Desire | Tagged Challenges, Christianity, Churches, Confidence, Eternal Life, God, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Word of God, World | 2 Comments

Winning Hearts

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

There may be times when projects are due, bills are due, or for a business owner … payroll must be met. When people want to be in panic mode, don’t follow or listen … just keep heading steadily towards the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals | Tagged Bible Study, Christ, Courage, Cross, Deadlines, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Hope, Lessons, Life, Love, Optimism, Prayer, victory | Leave a comment

History Repeats Itself

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

Stephen was appointed by the first church as one of the seven leaders. He demonstrated great wisdom as he spoke and the Spirit was with him. In Acts 7, he answers question in front of the Sanhedrin about charges of … Continue reading →