Monthly Archives: February 2014

Overcoming Fear

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

I wrote yesterday about three friends of Daniel who demonstrated courage by standing up to the king and refusing to worship a gold statue. The king put them in a burning furnace but God saved them. Fear can be overcome when … Continue reading →

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Living Boldly and Courageously

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 3, king Nebuchadnezzar set up an image of gold and made a national decree that everyone had to fall down and worship the image of gold or be thrown into a blazing furnace (v. 6).  The three … Continue reading →

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Poems Inspired by Daniel 1-2

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

After starting a study of the book of Daniel this week, there are two poems this study has inspired so far. Below are the links. Preparing For the Call Dream Big Dreams Next week, the journey will continue through Daniel … Continue reading →

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Thinking What To Do

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

Daniel received a vision from God after asking for help. We too can receive direction from God if we have a daily prayer time and ask for guidance. This day with God, let us take that initiative. Starting today, let’s … Continue reading →

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Daniel Applies His Faith and Gets a Promotion

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

We enter now into Daniel 2. King Nebuchadnezzar could not sleep because his mind was troubled from dreams. He wanted to know what the dreams meant so he asked his wise men to interpret the dreams. They were hesitant and … Continue reading →

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