Tag Archives: Peace

Christ In Our Heart

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Galatians 4:1-11, Paul illustrates the condition of people before Christ as being enslaved. In their former predicament, the Galatians were enslaved by their idols. They were more concerned about what they should do to please these false gods rather … Continue reading →

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Excellent Instructions

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Being complacent Never helps to make This world a better place For goodness sake. Stand for excellence And what is righteous Instead of being silent To end a crisis. Follow the instructions Found in God’s…

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Christ Lives Inside

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

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Connection to the Vine

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

There were different ways of thinking about salvation as described in Galatians 2:11-21. One way to salvation which was represented by Paul is that faith in Christ Jesus is how a person is saved. To have a sustaining faith there … Continue reading →

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Call Upon His Name

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. – Psalm 145:18  With faith, we can be like Paul as written about in the post “Continue to Cleave to the ONE … Continue reading →

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