Tag Archives: Progress

Working On The Unproductive Things In Life

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Rise Up several parables are told by Jesus to inspire us to be productive. Like the man who still had hope in the unproductive fig tree, we can go the extra mile to work on the things … Continue reading →

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Rise Up

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

The basic question raised in reading Luke 13:1-21 is about degrees of sins. Are there certain sins in which the punishment is harsher? Jesus explains that all will face death sooner or later. Calamity and destruction will be faced if … Continue reading →

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There is a Reward for Growing in Faith

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamum in current day Turkey. Although the church there had some issues with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into adultery and other immoral sexual behavior, it was growing … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 115 – 119

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through Psalm 110-114. I got a good picture of the Messiah and of the rewarding future. The most joyful writings in the world are found in the gospel because they … Continue reading →

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Rewarding Future

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post about Psalm 110, we get a good picture of the Messiah and that the enemy described as ungodly men, sin, death, and the devil will be destroyed by Him. I’d like to share this praise video: … Continue reading →