Tag Archives: Prayer

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

The Week Ahead This week, we will be sharing some thoughts from the study of Acts 21-22. Below are some questions for reflection:  Acts 21:17-40 What conflict still exists (See Acts 15:4-35)? Without compromising principle how do you accommodate yourself … Continue reading →

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Tough Times Bring Sure Signs

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Sometimes we get conflicting guidance just like I … Continue reading →

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Sure Signs

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his friends did not want him to go to Jerusalem since a prophet named Agabus explained in Acts 21:7-16 that the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem would hand Paul over to the Gentiles. Possible prison and hardships faced Paul … Continue reading →

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Care and Share

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post “Stirring Each Other Up”, I shared some thoughts on actively seeking out others to care about and share God’s Word with at our places of work, in our neighborhoods, or at the schools we attend.  The lost … Continue reading →

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Stirring Each Other Up

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his party left Ephesus and headed to Tyre. In Acts 21:1-6, we are told that as soon as they landed from the voyage that had lasted about a week, Paul set out immediately to seek a Bible teaching … Continue reading →

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