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Go After What is Most Important

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10 Shared in the post “Make Perplexities and Confusions into Amazing results and Conclusions”, Paul prayed for … Continue reading →

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Make Perplexities and Confusions into Amazing Results and Conclusions

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians because their faith was growing more and more, and their love for each other continued to increase (v. 3). Reading more in 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul boasted about them because of their perseverance even … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Thessalonians

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Mark Shields

Over the next couple of weeks, the journey through the Bible takes me to 2 Thessalonians. This is a letter written by Paul to clarify further his teaching about the second coming of Christ. The Thessalonians had to overcome violent … Continue reading →

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Focus on what is Truly Important in Life

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2 Most of the time, we may go through life always in a hurry rather than slowing down and taking in spiritual thoughts. … Continue reading →

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Constant Attitude of Watching and Waiting

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

As explained in 1 Thessalonians 5, Christ’s return will come at a time when the world may not expect because of not being alert to spiritual things. The world may be unprepared and the Lord’s return will be like a … Continue reading →