Tag Archives: Passion

The Passion of Christ’s Love

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

The passion of Christ’s love for us has such a subversive power that it destroys sin. This day with God, be reinvigorated with this power that gives hope and a promise of victory. Here’s a video to help inspire the … Continue reading →

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Love Leads to the Pedestal of Victory

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

The ancient city in the western part of Turkey called Philadelphia is about 28 miles southeast of Sardis. It was named after the founder of the city, Attalus Philadelphia who was king of Pergamos. The name Philadelphia means brotherly love. … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – Revelation 2:1-11

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts from Revelation 2:1-11; that Christ was telling the church at Ephesus the need for more passion in their ministry. Here is a link to a poem with this in mind: Delight Yourself in … Continue reading →

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Devotion and Passion

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

The church in Ephesus worked hard and demonstrated perseverance but they had lost their passion. They needed to ask for forgiveness and get back that passion they had when they first formed the church. As we all think back to … Continue reading →

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How is Love of Christ Demonstrated

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

The church in Ephesus is addressed in Revelation 2:1-7. The message to them from Christ is that their deeds, hard work, and perseverance are acknowledged and praised but they had abandoned their first love. They must correct this by asking … Continue reading →

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