Tag Archives: Reflection

What’s Important

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
A wonderful life will result When through prayer we consult And have the discipline To seek, ask and listen. Prayerfully seeking God’s direction; Learning lessons through reflection; Planning out the future with vision; Beginning each…

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 14-16

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the journey through Luke 12-13, noted was how Jesus continued to lead the disciples to be bold and persuasive about how best to live even with enemies like the Pharisees who were against them. Jesus taught in parables including … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 12-13

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus answered the question “who is my neighbor”? This question came from an expert in the law and Jesus answers with The Parable of the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:27, we were given the law’s requirements for … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 10-11

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

The study of Genesis was completed last week and I’ve been sharing some thoughts about this study. Now the focus will turn to the book of Luke. I’ve already shared in previous posts about the first 9 chapters of Luke … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 48-50

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts shared recently as I journeyed through Genesis 45-47 were about the forgiveness of Joseph as he reveals his identity to his brothers. They had been jealous of him when they were young after Joseph told them the dream … Continue reading →