Tag Archives: Prayer

No Fear Because He’s Near

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

As written in the post Focused on Our Strength, the early church experienced growing pains but the disciples set priorities, discovered their strength, and delegated some responsibilities to those blessed with special skills. The results were very positive and this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotionals, Music, Strength, Video | Tagged Church, Community, Courage, Delegation, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Prayer, Priorities, Vision | 7 Comments

Focused on Our Strength

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

The early church experienced some growing pains as described in Acts 6. The Greek speaking group complained that their widows were not receiving a daily distribution of food. The twelve Apostles gathered everyone together for the first church council and … Continue reading →

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He Blesses Those Who Seek His Advice

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the study of Peter and John as written about in the post Movers and Shakers, we get an example of their boldness as they stood up to the rulers, the elders, and the teachers of the law. They went … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Devotionals, Music, Video | Tagged Advice, Blessings, Boldness, Courage, Dreams, Faith, Future, God, Guidance, Healing, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Miracle, Prayer, Reward | 5 Comments

Movers and Shakers

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 4:13-31, the men of the council said nothing publicly in opposition to Peter and John who had healed a lame beggar in Jesus’ name. They were astonished at the courage and power Peter and John had demonstrated. … Continue reading →

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Power within Us

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

The post Empowerment gave one example of God empowering Peter to give healing to a crippled beggar. There is power in Jesus’ name and with this power, we can passionately believe in improved tomorrows. Let nothing hold us up in … Continue reading →