Tag Archives: Hope

Avoiding the Traps

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life can get complicated but we are blessed in the Bible with great lessons that help. In the post Leading With Servant Authority, the lesson Jesus teaches is about avoiding traps others want to get us into. Jesus also knew … Continue reading →

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Blessings Multiplied

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world tells us everything is limited But with God, everything is unlimited And the blessings are multiplied. With God, there is hope and cheerfulness Which builds momentum and endurance To a blessed future as…

Posted in Devotionals, Optimism, Poems | Tagged Blessings, Cheerfulness, Dream, Endurance, Faith, Future, God, God’s Word, Guidance, Hope, Jacob’s Ladder, Joy, Life, Optimism, Praise, Unlimited | Leave a comment

Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 19-20

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

How can one add quality to their faith? By planting the seeds of God’s principles into their willing soul so they grow to produce spiritual fruit. That’s what we strive to do as followers of Christ. Over the last few … Continue reading →

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Adding Quality to Faith

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus talks about adding quality to faith and the power of faith when he says in Luke 17:6, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in … Continue reading →

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The Truths Taught By Jesus

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus emphasizes sin, forgiveness, faith, and thankfulness in Luke 17:1-19. Two truths are explained concerning sin and responsibility for sin. Do not cause others to sin by tempting them to follow the wrong path. Instead, hold each other accountable to … Continue reading →