Tag Archives: Spirit

Leave Yesterday and Tomorrow to God

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post, I shared about how we are wonderfully made by God and we should praise Him for how far we’ve come. His Spirit lives in us as pointed out in 1 Corinthians 3:16, “Don’t you know that … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – James 3-5

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The brother of Jesus named James writes a letter to help the Christians in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor who were going through much difficulty as they were being persecuted and even dying for their … Continue reading →

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Pressing On With Eternal Reward

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

We need POWER to win the inner battles of our soul and when Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He gave us that POWER. We can be connected to the POWER source by attaching God’s principles to what … Continue reading →

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Depending on His Direction

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

The people were being led in the wrong direction as recorded in Zechariah 10. Instead of praying and getting answers from God on how to overcome the obstacles they faced, they were depending on idols. The people were spiritually blind … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christianity, Evangelism, Food For Soul, God, god and his word, God’s Word, Grace, HolySpirit, Jesus, Leadership, Messiah, power of god, Prayer, praying to god, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Rescuer, Spirit, spirituality, wrong direction | 4 Comments

Take Courage

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

Pressure is mounting in Haggai 2:1-9 to rebuild the temple to the glorious state it was during Solomon’s time. The Lord is stirring the people to carry out the work (v.4). The word of God comes through the prophet Haggai … Continue reading →