Tag Archives: Prayer

In God We Trust

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

Paul’s concern in 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 was to avoid any criticism in the way the church handled a collection of funds that would go to the Christians in Jerusalem. Paul is demonstrating integrity by having standards of honesty in giving … Continue reading →

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All-Surpassing Power

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We may face pressure But never crushed; We face uncertainty But never lack of trust. Persecution But no isolation; Maybe struck down, But no devastation. In our difficulties We overcome With a greater power To…

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Give and Be Blessed

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

As explained in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, the motivation for giving should be to share in the service of the Lord’s people. Giving should be out of the love of the Lord that overflows so that others are blessed. Excel with … 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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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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