Tag Archives: Hope

Just a Click Away is the Rescue

Posted on May 7, 2019 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 Shared in the post “Spiritual Weapons” … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Weapons

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

Paul addresses the people in 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 which includes false teachers who believed more in the power of worldly methods and practices rather than spiritual power from God. The war Paul is fighting is a spiritual war and the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Corinthians 9-11

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared some thoughts and ideas from the journey through 2 Corinthians 5-8. Paul explained there is reconciliation to God through Christ and because of this, we are a new creation. This new creation gives … Continue reading →

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All-Surpassing Power

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We may face pressure But never crushed; We face uncertainty But never lack of trust. Persecution But no isolation; Maybe struck down, But no devastation. In our difficulties We overcome With a greater power To…

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The New is Here

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Pointed out in the post “New Creation” is Paul explaining how there is reconciliation to God through … Continue reading →

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