Tag Archives: Purpose

The Written Plan

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

The church leaders came to a decision on the disagreements about circumcision, the other meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies that burdened the believers. In Acts 15:22-35, we see a letter written explaining how they had consulted with each other, prayed, … Continue reading →

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Stepping Ahead Steadily Towards Victory

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Developing the Right Attitude, the people still did not get it. They were thirsty in the Desert of Sin and complained to Moses; even ready to stone him but Moses prayed and God told him to hit … Continue reading →

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Developing the Right Attitude

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

Again in Exodus 17 we get the account of how the people continued to quarrel as they were traveling from place to place as the Lord commanded. Not much progress was made in their attitude towards God’s ability to make … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling a Purpose

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Fulfilling a purpose By following a plan And stepping ahead Throughout a lifespan. Out on a mission To bridge the gap By changing lives And following the map. Beginning each day With Bible reading And…

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Exodus 16-20

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the study of Exodus 11-15 over the last few weeks, we studied about the first Passover celebration that has been handed down from generation to generation. God gave instructions for the first Passover. Moses and Aaron communicated these instructions … Continue reading →

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