Tag Archives: Prayer

Ray of Hope

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

We all need a ray of hope and all who believe in Jesus receive this hope. The post Authority Over All Phenomena was about the authority of Jesus to calm a storm and to cure a man with evil spirits.  … Continue reading →

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Authority Over All Phenomena

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus demonstrates authority over the realms of both natural and aberrant phenomena. Reading in Luke 8:22-39, there is one example of Jesus’ authority over a storm and another example of Jesus’ authority over the spiritual world. In the first incident, … Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Like Jesus taught in the Parable of the Soils in the devotional Getting the Heart Ready, the word of God planted in a soul with integrity is like seed planted in fertile soil that flourishes into a banner crop. Bible … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 7-8

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks in the study of Luke, noted were some thoughts and ideas that we can apply today as we journey through life. Some difficulties and adversities seem impossible to overcome but if we give up control … Continue reading →

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Faith in Our Lord Provides a Better Future

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post Healing the Sick, I wrote about the man with leprosy and the paralytic who were healed because of their faith in Jesus. All can have a better future by receiving Jesus as Lord. Because of Jesus, we … Continue reading →

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