Monthly Archives: June 2013

Drawing People to the Power of God

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

As explained in yesterday’s post, we can be the type of person that connects the power of God to others. What gets in our way at times is that we take ourselves too seriously. Children remind us to just be … Continue reading →

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The Link that Connects the Power of God

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 131, David’s attitude is to be happy in all circumstances. He does not desire to be great in this world but accepts what God has in store for him. This humility and trust in God provides calmness, patience, … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Lord Sets Us Free

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

As explained in yesterday’s post, life can be difficult but with God there is grace and power; hope in the Lord sets us free. Being patient is hard because our mind keeps telling us to give up but hope keeps … Continue reading →

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Set Free

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 130, the psalmist is concerned about offenses against God and the need for mercy But with God there is forgiveness and nothing can separate us from His love. This is demonstrated with the gift of His son. God … Continue reading →

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God Remakes Us

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

As explained in yesterday’s post, God can pick us up when down. We are remade when we accept Christ as Savior. We are more that the past; the past problems, the past mistakes, the past bad choices. From the day … Continue reading →