Tag Archives: World

Seeking to Win More Souls for God

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’m studying in Acts 8 about the early church being persecuted and scattered. History has a way of repeating itself but somehow we seem to not learn the lessons of the past. I remember one time putting an office chair … Continue reading →

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Petition for Strong Leadership

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

What may seem to be a negative can turn into a positive with God! In Acts 8:1-25 we are told the church was persecuted and scattered. At first, this seems like a negative but God uses this negative and turns … Continue reading →

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His Good, Pleasing, and Perfect Will

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

As written about in the post The Resurrection Makes a Difference in Our World Today, many have been positively moved because of the teachings of Jesus. These teachings let us know that all people have value in God’s eye; that … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection Makes a Difference in Our World Today

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

The two disciples returned at once to Jerusalem after seeing Jesus on their walk to Emmaus. While they were telling about this experience to those assembled together in Jerusalem, Jesus stood among them as recorded in Luke 24:36-53. They were … Continue reading →

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Adam Working in the Garden

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Working the garden And naming the birds Naming the animals And attending to the herds Focused on the job Being the dude Taking care of each detail Even in the nude Totally focused on a purpose…