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Wisdom Given

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5 There is always concern that we are getting information from the wrong … Continue reading →

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Approved Worker

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Become an approved worker by studying the Word to build faith on a solid foundation. Everyone needs God’s grace. Once received, one can gain wisdom to live the way life is meant to be lived. Today, we focus on the … Continue reading →

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Comfort for the Downcast

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The pictures below shows a morning back in 2015 with snow on the ground. The next photo is from the same office on the same day looking out the same window showing a sunny and…

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Cheerful No Matter What

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 As noted in the post “Comfort for … Continue reading →

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Comfort for the Downcast

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Corinthians 7:5-16, Paul’s appointed disciple named Titus had visited the Corinthian church and now rejoins Paul at Macedonia. The report to Paul was a good one because the Corinthian church had received Titus and were ready to … Continue reading →

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