Tag Archives: Love

Encouraging and Learning

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Mark Shields

Therefore encourage one another with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18 This day with God, let us take every opportunity to encourage and learn from each other so we are ready for the challenges of tomorrow. Go to the ONE … Continue reading →

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Together Forever

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul gives instructions in how to live by God’s will. To treat everyone fairly and to live holy lives. To love one another as brothers and sisters with respect for all. To live with hope; knowing … Continue reading →

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Relay for Life

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
I lost my mom to cancer in 2006 and have been involve in the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” for the past ten years. This year, I’m organizing a team to raise funds as…

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Doing Our Part to Get the Word into More Hearts

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9  Shared in the post “Enthusiastically Spread the Good News” were the … Continue reading →

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Enthusiastically Spread the Good News

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

There was tremendous Jewish opposition to the Gospel message and Paul had been able to stay in Thessalonica for only a few weeks. Reading Paul’s letter in 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:12, Paul explains how he thought about them all the time … Continue reading →

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