Tag Archives: Soul

The Power Like a Strong Tower

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

Explained in reading Proverbs 18 is that the unfriendly that start quarrels. The speech of fools brings on difficulty but being positive in what you say satisfies the soul. Your words have so much power and keeping the name of … Continue reading →

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Taking in More Spiritual Food

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope. – Romans 5:3 Taking in more spiritual food and less junk food is a great idea for shedding … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Greater Discipline

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

Even though it may seem to a child that a parent gives instruction that makes no sense, they have gained knowledge and experience over a lifetime so the wise attitude is to take heed and follow. Godly instruction like found … Continue reading →

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More Blessed to Give than to Receive

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ … Continue reading →

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In Giving We Receive the Greatest Gift

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul’s assessment of the virtues of the Roman Christians in Romans 15:14-33 is that they are full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and competent to instruct one another (v. 14). Paul pictures his relationship with the Roman Christians as being … Continue reading →

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