Tag Archives: Initiative

There is a Process that does Bless

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16  Many times throughout the history of … Continue reading →

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Actions to Take Now for the Good Life

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

There are two manifestations of God’s nature described in Amos 5-6. The first is the nature of judgment and destruction. The second is the nature of justice and providing instructions for the way to a good life. Also within today’s … Continue reading →

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Care and Share

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post “Stirring Each Other Up”, I shared some thoughts on actively seeking out others to care about and share God’s Word with at our places of work, in our neighborhoods, or at the schools we attend.  The lost … Continue reading →

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It Only Takes a Spark

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

As shared in the post “Sparking Curiosity”, Paul began his missionary work in Athens by just meeting people and telling about Christ. This new teaching of Paul in Athens is still available to us today. Many are looking for answers … Continue reading →

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Sparking Curiosity

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul’s meets different kinds of people in Athens as explained in Acts 17:16-34. He met philosophers and others interested in this new teaching. Athens was considered the intellectual center of the world during Paul’s time but it was also the … Continue reading →

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