Tag Archives: Praise

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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Worship of the ONE True God

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

You cannot serve both God and money. – Luke 16:13 Brought out in the study of 2 Corinthians 6:11 through 7:4 and shared in the post “One Common Link” is the difficulty of mixing the worship of idols with the … Continue reading →

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Every Good Thing for His Purpose

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 As explained in the post “Steadfast Toward the Mission”, Paul’s ministry cost him dearly but he … Continue reading →

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The New is Here

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Pointed out in the post “New Creation” is Paul explaining how there is reconciliation to God through … Continue reading →

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Break Through the Barriers

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1  Within the post “Spiritual Treasures are Forever”, written about … Continue reading →

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