Tag Archives: Love

More Blessed to Give than to Receive

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Romans 15-16

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Studied over the last few weeks was Paul’s appeal to the status we have in Christ; a member of the body of believers using their individual strengths for the purpose of fulfilling God’s will. By yielding to God’s will for … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Mark Shields

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. – Matthew 7:12 In the post “Loving Our Neighbor”, some ideas were discussed and the thought came … Continue reading →

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Loving Our Neighbor

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading in Romans 13:8-14, highlighted is that love is related to justice because of concern for safety and property for all.  If people truly loved like Paul discusses in this passage, there would be no need for laws because no … Continue reading →

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Victory in Life

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 Brought out in the post Overcome Evil with Good, were some main ideas expressed and emphasized … Continue reading →

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