Tag Archives: Jesus

Be a Transformer Rather than a Conformer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter addresses the Jewish audience in Acts 3:11-26 saying that is was through faith in Jesus that healing came to a crippled beggar. As discussed in the post Empowerment, the beggar at the temple gate was asking for money but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Purpose | Tagged Energy, Faith, Freedom, God, Healing, Jesus, Life, Purpose | 1 Comment

Step of Faith

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many challenges we face; Seems like mission impossible But then as we take a step of faith It all of a sudden is made possible. We meet the challenge As God’s Word makes a way…

Posted in Devotionals, Poems | Tagged Blessings, Challenges, Dreams, Faith, God’s Word, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Life, Mission, Overcome Difficulty, Perspective, Prayer, Rewards, Strength | Leave a comment

Return and Discern

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

The followers of Christ joined together constantly in prayer and as explained in the post Vision for Decisions, they benefitted from scripture, prayer, and God’s providence to change the course of history. We can tap into the same beneficial resources … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals, Music, Video | Tagged Community, Decisions, Discernment, Future, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Job, Ministry, Prayer, Providence, Scripture, Trust, Unity | Leave a comment

Vision to Make Decisions

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

After Jesus left the disciples, they returned to Jerusalem as recorded in Acts 1:12-26 , where they organized their ministry. The disciples along with about 120 followers including the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Jesus’ brothers all joined … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Bible Study | Tagged Community, Decisions, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Scripture, Unity | 3 Comments

Sermon Thoughts

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Grow … Up!” Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning or viewable at any time or place thereafter … Continue reading →