Tag Archives: Love

The Gift

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Searching for a gift But little time to go For the stress is high And I just don’t know. Most gifts are short term But one is forever And meaningful For any endeavor. The gift…

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The Difference Maker

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13  A thought in the post “Helping and Encouraging” is that Paul wants people to grow spiritually. He wants them … Continue reading →

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Helping and Encouraging

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul gives directions and reasons for giving to the poor in the passage 1 Corinthians 16. On the first day of every week, each person should set aside a sum of money for a collection so that the poor are … Continue reading →

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By Our Side to Bring Victory

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Where, O death, is your victory?    Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55  We face an evil enemy but God is faithful to be by our side to bring victory. As explained in the post “Truths … Continue reading →

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Truths of the Resurrection

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

In 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Paul uses the parallels in nature to help the Corinthians grasp truths of the resurrection. He used the illustration of farming and how the farmer does not plant the living plant but the seed. Also with … Continue reading →

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