Tag Archives: Purpose

Assistance to Go the Distance

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

After the death of Moses, Joshua took over as the leader of the Israelites. Just like Moses, Joshua needed God’s assistance to go the distance in setting out to lay claim to the Promised Land. Joshua wanted to find out … Continue reading →

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Finish Strong

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Get involved in the work The Spirit has imparted With wholehearted effort To finish what was started. Be ready for the call By being worshipful; Prompted by strong faith And always being purposeful. Use God’s…

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Go After What is Most Important

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10 Shared in the post “Make Perplexities and Confusions into Amazing results and Conclusions”, Paul prayed for … Continue reading →

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Make Perplexities and Confusions into Amazing Results and Conclusions

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians because their faith was growing more and more, and their love for each other continued to increase (v. 3). Reading more in 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul boasted about them because of their perseverance even … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will finish our study of 1 Thessalonians and share some thoughts from the study of 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5. Below are some questions for reflection 1 Thessalonians 4 What specific instructions does Paul give about God’s … Continue reading →