Tag Archives: Preparation

Step Ahead Anyway

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Many have great ideas that are put into words to share with others. It may seem disappointing at times because the ideas are not always put to good use. It may take years before ideas are accepted and put to … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Initiative, Music | Tagged Bible, Discover, Dream, Explore, Freedom, Future, God, History, Holy Spirit, Initiative, Potential, Preparation, Writer | 4 Comments

Step Ahead with His Unlimited Power

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Genesis 10, there is a list of names; descendants from the three sons of Noah. Most of the names are only listed at this one place in the Bible. Most were not people that did anything exceptional during their … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Initiative | Tagged Bible, Descendants, Discover, Dream, Explore, Future, God, History, Holy Spirit, Initiative, Preparation | 3 Comments

Jesus Teaches Through Parables

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source Reading in Luke 6:39-49, Jesus teaches through three parables. The first is the eye and its focus (vv. 39-42), the second is the tree and its fruit (vv. 43-45), and the third is the house and its foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Luke | Tagged Compassion, Discernment, Faith, Guidance, Jesus, Joy, Lessons, Preparation | 4 Comments

The Power of Prayer

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

One of the main thoughts in yesterday’s post was the power of prayer. When Jesus was baptized and during a prayer, heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. Notice His ministry began … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Luke | Tagged Baptism, Faith, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Preparation, Savior | 5 Comments

Well Prepared

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Luke 3:21-38, we read that Jesus was about 30 years old when He began His public ministry. We read earlier in Luke 3:3 that John the Baptist was going into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism … Continue reading →