Category Archives: Daniel

A Setback can be Just the Start of a Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s post was about king Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. He had become prosperous but was humbled when everything was taken away. It was only when he came to the conclusion that God was in charge that he was restored as king; … Continue reading →

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Put God in Charge

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream as described in Daniel 4, is about an enormous tree that is visible to the ends of earth (v. 11). It has beautiful leaves and abundant fruit providing shelter and food for every living thing. In the … Continue reading →

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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 →