Tag Archives: Hope

Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 22-25

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey through the Bible took me through the study of Acts 19-21 as Paul continued to spread Christianity. In the greatest commercial center called Ephesus, the disciples show their faith in Jesus by being … Continue reading →

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Promises

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
You have a part; a part to play If having difficulty, believe it will be okay. Receive the hope; a clearer picture to a future victory told in the Scripture. Stay on track, go the…

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 19-21

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks were spent in the Book of Acts 16-18 as we studied about how the spread of Christianity gained momentum when Paul and his companions were guided by the Holy Spirit. They traveled to various places preaching … Continue reading →

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Not Going Under But Being an Overcomer

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post “Advancing the Gospel Even in Troubles” is how Paul and Silas faced difficulty in doing the will of God. They were beaten publicly and put in prison. But as described in the post, God can … Continue reading →

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Advancing the Gospel Even in Troubles

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his companions traveled to Philippi which was a Roman colony and leading city of the district of Macedonia. Reading in Acts 16:11-24, the Jewish population of Philippi must have been limited with only a handful of Jewish women … Continue reading →

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