Tag Archives: Hope

Questions for Reflection for Study of Exodus 21-24

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

The excursion through the book of Galatians came to a conclusion last week. Now the journey continues in the book of Exodus. During the writing of Exodus, Abraham’s descendants were exiles in Egypt and Moses records their deliverance as a … Continue reading →

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The Best Way

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Even if feeling lost, Keep holding on For hope is in front, Yesterday is gone. Even during pain, To Him always cleave. Trust it will be brief Expecting relieve. Even if constrained, Feeling at a…

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Clear Way To Our Victory

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8 In the post “Discover the Freedom In Christ”, Paul reemphasized the importance of Christ … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Galatians 4-6

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey through Galatians has been a spirited one with writing this letter to the Galatians. The circumstances during the writing involves the Jewish Christians who were trying to impose the Jewish ritual and moral … Continue reading →

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Be One of the Branches

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Mark Shields

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5  As noted in the post “Spirit Is Received … Continue reading →

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