Tag Archives: Purpose

Sticking to the Plan

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

There seems to be a correlation between the moral and physical world. Think about the United States: as it no longer follows the plan “One Nation Under God” given to the founding fathers, morality decays and there are more problems … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Purpose | Tagged Ark, Courage, God, Leadership, Morality, Plan, Purpose, Society | 1 Comment

You Are the Reason for the Season

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source If everything was perfect, there would be no need for Christmas. Remember, “We are the reason for the season”. Christ was born for people like your neighbor, your co-worker, or your boss. – Pastor Steve Ramsdell

Posted in Holiday, Purpose | Tagged Christ, Christmas, Neighbor, People, Purpose, Season | 2 Comments

Going Out Further From the Shore

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus told Peter to go out to the deeper water and let down the nets. Peter said they had worked all night and they hadn’t caught anything but He followed the request of Jesus. This time, the nets were full. … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Make Impossible Possible | Tagged Christ, Faith, Peter, Possibilities, Power, Purpose, Vision | Leave a comment

One Choice Can Change Everything

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Christ got up early each morning because He had chosen to fulfill the mission or purpose God had for Him. In order to get direction, He would spend time in prayer. Each morning, we have a fresh start; a clean … Continue reading →

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Knowing Ones Purpose

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

After being rejected in His hometown, Jesus then goes to Capernaum which is in Galilee to proclaim the Good News. Reading in Luke 4:31-44, the first recorded miracle is Jesus driving out an evil spirit and then another miracle occurs … Continue reading →