Tag Archives: Love

Neighbors Building Each Other Up

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul emphasizes the need to support and build up your neighbor as Christians but as discussed in 1 Corinthians 8, there were some issues the early Christians were working through. One was eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols. … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 Corinthians 6-9

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks has been spent going through and sharing some thoughts in the study of 1 Corinthians 1-5. The Christians at Corinth were having some difficulties with divisions and some moral issues. These same issues exist today in … Continue reading →

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Cut it Out

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 Within the post … Continue reading →

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One Bad Apple Can Spoil the Whole Bunch

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Corinthians 5, the church had a leader involved in sexual misconduct and Paul instructs the Corinthian church to expel the man from the leadership position. The corruption within the church needed to be confronted and they needed … Continue reading →

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The Way Today

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Desire to be thought of In a positive way But most important Follow the Way today. Long for the hope And the patience needed; Appreciative That love interceded. Be driven by an Uplifted life To…