Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Our Gift

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

At Christmas, you and I get a gift for our questions, our struggles, our attitude, and our spirit. The gift is our Savior. – Pastor Steve Ramsdell Give Me Jesus – Jeremy Camp

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 5-6

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks in the study of Luke, noted was how John the Baptist had a way of relating to those he was speaking to and made it easier for them to understand what they should do as … Continue reading →

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Tested by Satan

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit after His baptism and in Luke 4:1-15, we read about the temptations faced while in the desert. For forty days He is tempted by the devil. Jesus had nothing to eat during these … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Baptism, Bible, Devotion, Direction, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Overcome Difficulty, Prayer, Wisdom, Word of God | 5 Comments

The Power of Prayer

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

One of the main thoughts in yesterday’s post was the power of prayer. When Jesus was baptized and during a prayer, heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. Notice His ministry began … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Luke | Tagged Baptism, Faith, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Preparation, Savior | 5 Comments

Well Prepared

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Luke 3:21-38, we read that Jesus was about 30 years old when He began His public ministry. We read earlier in Luke 3:3 that John the Baptist was going into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism … Continue reading →