Tag Archives: Purpose

Reason for Good Things

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 The post “Offerings of Praise” analyzed Leviticus 2 to explain the ingredients of a grain offering … Continue reading →

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Offerings of Praise

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

Explained in Leviticus 2 are the ingredients of the grain offering including the finest flour, olive oil, and incense. The grain offering is made without yeast and seasoned with salt as it is baked in an oven, on a griddle, … Continue reading →

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Cultivate the Garden

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 Some thoughts from reading 2 Timothy 4 were written about in the post “Flourish in Faith”. Paul was at … Continue reading →

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Flourish in Faith

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Timothy 4, there is a sense of urgency for Paul because the ministry has had some deserters. They needed to regroup before his death which was nearing. He is in a Roman prison being persecuted and is … Continue reading →

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Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like the big umpire Up in the sky He makes judgment From way up high. Are you working His plan Or dong things on your own; Taking swings at life Outside the strike zone! Reflect…

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