Tag Archives: Love

Deep Respect

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

The ministry of Jesus is not one-sided as the scene in Luke 7:36-50 explains. In this scene, we have a Pharisee who invites Jesus over for dinner. Jesus is always open to invitations and even though Jesus knew that the … Continue reading →

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Taking Action with All Our Heart and Soul

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Released, I wrote about Jesus returning to His hometown and declaring His purpose for being on earth. This was the point when His ministry was set free. Think of how you can have a sense of release … Continue reading →

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Adding Names to the Book of Life

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Rebellion in the Kingdom of Christ, one question I answered was what can we do to add more people to the book of life? Since God has made each of us with certain skills, we can seek … Continue reading →

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Look Forward to the Future with Great Excitement

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

We should worship God each day with jubilation and look forward to the future with great excitement. Like looking forward to a celebration such as a marriage ceremony, our future is one to be lived with excitement as we know … Continue reading →

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Jubilation

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 19:6-10, John uses the roar of rushing water and peals of thunder to describe the sound of jubilation. As a body of believers, let us gather each Sunday with this same expression of joy. In this vision of … Continue reading →

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