Tag Archives: Soul

Exercise for the Soul

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Paul tells Timothy that the Word of God and prayer will be his defense against false teaching. As explained in 1 Timothy 4:6-16, being nourished in the faith will provide benefits for both his present life and eternal life. Also, … Continue reading →

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Led by the Spirit

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading Micah 3, we get some characteristics of the leadership during the time of Micah. The leaders hated what was good and loved what was evil, and led their people astray. In this passage, Micah warns them of God’s judgment … Continue reading →

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Interests of Others

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Mark Shields

Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. – Philippians 2:4 Written in the post “Best Motive for Serving” is that Paul didn’t get compensated for preaching the gospel. … Continue reading →

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Best Motive for Serving

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

In previous chapters, Paul taught about rights like marriage and the right to eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols. In 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, he teaches about those who preach the gospel having the right to earn their living … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Handling Time Frustration

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Image Source Every day you have a chance to learn more. Even in the mundane tasks of some days, you can be optimistic because you can have faith that God is with you to make changes for the better. Believe … Continue reading →

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