Tag Archives: Wisdom

We can Trust

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

God has unlimited power and this power is demonstrated in the actions of His Son. When we see and hear positive results around us, then more are ready to believe. Then as many begin to trust, it is then clearly … Continue reading →

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The Compassion and Power

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Now as we continue the Journey through Luke 7:1-17, we read about two accounts of both the compassion and power of Jesus. The first account is when Jesus entered Capernaum. A centurion had a servant who was sick and he … Continue reading →

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Getting Done What God Wants

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post The Gospel Message Has a Beautiful and Refreshing Simplicity About it that Sets Us Free, I wrote that Jesus knew there would be resistance but He was always prepared to answer questions and teach the new way. … Continue reading →

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Tested by Satan

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit after His baptism and in Luke 4:1-15, we read about the temptations faced while in the desert. For forty days He is tempted by the devil. Jesus had nothing to eat during these … Continue reading →

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Jesus is the Way

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading and posting about John the Baptist (See the post Preparing the Way), a thought for me is that John was able to relate to those he was speaking to and made it easier for them to understand what they … Continue reading →

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