Tag Archives: Love

Sermon Thoughts

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

The message last week at the church I worship was titled “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night? Am I Becoming More Like Jesus”? Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Sermon Thoughts | Tagged Church, Community, God, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Love, Service, Unity | 3 Comments

Power within Us

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

The post Empowerment gave one example of God empowering Peter to give healing to a crippled beggar. There is power in Jesus’ name and with this power, we can passionately believe in improved tomorrows. Let nothing hold us up in … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Make Impossible Possible, Music, Video | Tagged enthusiasm, God, Healing, Inspiration, Life, Love, Miracle, Neighbor, Praise, Prayer | Leave a comment

Empowerment

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

In Acts 3:1-10, Peter and John were empowered by God to give healing to a crippled beggar. They show their love to God and to their fellow neighbor by explaining that what God gives is far more valuable than riches … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Make Impossible Possible | Tagged enthusiasm, God, Healing, Inspiration, Life, Love, Miracle, Neighbor, Praise, Prayer | 1 Comment

Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 1-3

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last month or so on some thoughts from the study of Psalm 1-12. As we near the start of a New Year, I thought it would be a good time to Study in the Book of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Questions for Reflection | Tagged Bible Study, Christ, Faith, Future, God’s Plan, Holy Spirit, Hope, Leadership, Lessons, Love, New Year, Reflection, Scripture | Leave a comment

THE Way

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We all want things To go our way But if not God’s way Then is it okay? Things in this world Are sometimes built Like a house of cards What once flourished begins to wilt.…