Tag Archives: Jesus

Preparation for Leadership

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Moses was born at a time when the Pharaoh demanded all new born Hebrew boys be killed. Reading in Exodus 2, his mother put him in a basket and he floated down the river until a Pharaoh’s daughter found the … Continue reading →

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Glorify Him with One Mind and One Voice

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Concern for Others, I shared some thoughts after studying Acts 11:19-30. Within this passage, the Holy Spirit rallies Christians together for the purpose of spreading the Good News. The thought was that teamwork is demonstrated as Christian … Continue reading →

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Concern for Others

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in Acts 11:19-30, the gospel spread after the persecution broke out when Stephen was stoned to death. As the followers of Jesus scattered, they spread the Good News (v. 21). So God has a role in setting up … Continue reading →

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Setting Up a Good Foundation

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

While I was going through college, I worked for a construction company during summers and between semester breaks. Now I work with computer systems and in both areas, laying down a foundation is vital. To do things right, you want … Continue reading →

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Grace Overrides the Law

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter was criticized by the strong legalistic party of Jewish leaders in Acts 11:1-18  because he had shared God’s Word with the Gentiles. Peter patiently explains what had taken place while he was in the city of Joppa. That he … Continue reading →

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