Tag Archives: Humility

Higher Standard

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world has low standards But God’s standards are high Coming down to us From way up in the sky. Spiritual assets Take one far Instead of a nice house Or expensive car. Worship the…

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Concentrate on Today

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 The post “Higher Standard” explains the central cause of Israel’s separation from God. They accepted the lower standard which the world offers rather … Continue reading →

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Higher Standard

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

In Micah 6, the controversy is that the people had removed God’s standards from their life. They didn’t worship the ONE true God but worshiped idols and were separated from His life changing power. God desires that we act justly … Continue reading →

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Build Up and Encourage

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

If you have anything against anyone, forgive them, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses. – Mark 11:25-26 A few thoughts … Continue reading →

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Power in Life

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading 1 Corinthians 4, Paul describes the apostles as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed (v. 1). God is judge over all our motives and we should apply the scriptural principle of patience … Continue reading →

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