Tag Archives: Prayer

Bold In Faith

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus gives the disciples additional facts about His future as explained in Luke 18:31-43. He would be handed over to Gentiles who would mock, insult, spit, flog, and kill Him. On the third day, He would be raised to life. … Continue reading →

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Blessings

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Receive His blessing families; His blessing all communities. To fix this broken place, All we need is grace. Receive His blessing all nations; His blessings for peaceful relations. To follow the path And be spared…

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Receiving The Kingdom Like Children

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In thinking of ways to receive the kingdom of God with enthusiasm like children as written about in Just be Yourself, we need to give all credit for what is accomplished in our life to God. We need to be … Continue reading →

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Just be Yourself

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisee believed he was better than everyone else in the parable The Pharisee and the Tax Collector recorded in Luke 18:9-17. He viewed himself as being superior to others because he fasted twice a week and gave a tenth … Continue reading →

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Always Pray And Never Give Up

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Maintaining Faith Over The Long Haul, I wrote how Jesus teaches a lesson on perseverance. He teaches about the need for us to press on like the widow who continued to go to the judge and plead … Continue reading →

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