Author Archives: Mark Shields

Hope Remains Because He Reigns

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. – 1 Corinthians 6:14 The vision written about in the post “Life Has Strains but Hope Remains”, reminds us that there is always hope because … Continue reading →

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Life Has Strains but Hope Always Remains

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

The vision in Amos 9 reveals that the judgment of God reaches all places in the universe; from the depths of the ocean to the heavens above. It reaches the high places in the mountains and the low places beneath … Continue reading →

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Renewed Day by Day

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet … Continue reading →

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Reward for the Soul

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

The vision of summer fruit presented in Amos 8 illustrates that the people were ripe for judgment. As the fruit sits in the sun on a summer day, it will soon spoil so the message in this passage is that … Continue reading →

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The courage to Start

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Start something positive Even if it’s very small And over time you will build Something great for all. So start to sail away today Away from the safe place Using the winds of the Spirit…