Tag Archives: Humility

We Have Come a Long Way

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

We all are special in God’s eyes and are loved beyond measure by God. We’ve all come a long way to be where we are today. With Him there is a freedom – a freedom that helps us live, give, … Continue reading →

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Miracle of Birth

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

As explained in Genesis 4, Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. Perhaps the greatest miracle ever is the miracle of birth. We are a miracle; somebody incredibly special. The language … Continue reading →

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The Reason for the Season

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Sometimes we may feel like forgetting Christmas because it can be a time of stress to get the right gift or it may be hard to uphold all the time commitments. But when we understand the reason for Christmas, we understand … Continue reading →

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The Reason

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

The lesson for me in reading Luke 9: “Understanding the Kingdom” is that greatness is achieved through humility because then there is sincerity and a dependence on God. There is plenty of work to be done in this world and … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Kingdom

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The disciples know at this point that Jesus is the Christ of God. They are all expecting the kingdom of God to be established on earth at any moment but in reading Luke 9:37-62, a statement of Jesus contrast with … Continue reading →

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