Tag Archives: Repentance

Take Courage

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Mark Shields

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” – Matthew 14:27 Within the post “Courage to Step Ahead”, we noted that people will tell us we will never be triumphant but don’t listen to … Continue reading →

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Courage to Step Ahead

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Mark Shields

There will be times when life is difficult. The world will frighten and scare but remember, the Advocate will be there. Making a stand against those that oppose takes courage. The courage to lead, the courage to do what’s right, … Continue reading →

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New Creation

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 God created Earth for us and reigns over it but since Adam and Eve, Satan … Continue reading →

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Put Faith Into Practice

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

The photo is the Guadalupe River near Gruene Texas. We can see that the water keeps flowing just as God’s grace keeps flowing and flowing. The Spirit then prepares our hearts and minds for God’s Plan. We can reflect on … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

We are told in Luke 3:1-20 that John began his preaching in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar. His purpose was to bring the message of repentance, prepare the way for the Lord, and share the Good … Continue reading →