Tag Archives: Purpose

The Week Ahead

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

This week, we will be sharing some thoughts from the study of Acts 24 and 25. Below are some questions for reflection:  Acts 24:1-27 What kind of person is Festus? What type of influence is Paul having on authorities? Can … Continue reading →

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Those of the Way Continue to Pray

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6  As written about in the post “Good Advice for Us in Today’s World”, there were people … Continue reading →

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Plan that Unifies

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

God gives us insight into how to play our part in a bright future and gives us plans in order to make an impact. In the post The Written Plan, some thoughts were shared about a letter written to handle … Continue reading →

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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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