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Discover the Love of God and Reveal it to Others

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

Anyone that reads, hears, and applies His Word to their daily lives will benefit. Discover the love of God and reveal this love to others so that they may receive the reward God wants for them. Here is a link … Continue reading →

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Hope Instead of Mope

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

In studying Psalm 141-142 last week, what I took away is that we should hope instead of Mope. We should respond to criticism with a good attitude; seeing the critique as giving valuable feedback. Then take this feedback before God … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Lord

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Peter 3:10-18, the consummation of heaven and earth will come unexpectedly with a roar and everything will be destroyed by fire. Our response should be to live holy and godly lives (v. 12). We do not know … Continue reading →

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Positive Qualities Taught by Christ

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

Peter suggested in 2 Peter 1 that as Christians, we should plant and cultivate the positive qualities taught by Christ in our heart. We should respond to God’s work for us with great effort to increase positive qualities like faith, … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6 Here’s a link to a poem I wrote … Continue reading →

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