Category Archives: Faith

Plans to Give You Hope

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Mark Shields

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11 Some thoughts written in the post “Hope in … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Light of God’s Truth

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Mark Shields

The book of Joel in the Bible gives hope in the light of God’s truth and is a powerful call to reflection, repentance, and renewal. Joel 3 builds upon the themes established earlier in the book, examining the justice of … Continue reading →

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Share The Good News

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 As shared in ”Fulfilling Our Mission”, the … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling Our Mission

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Mark Shields

Looking back so far at the Journey through the book of Jonah. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh and warn its people of their sinful ways, offering them a chance to turn back to Him. However, Jonah resisted this … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in a Bright Future

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. – Philippians 1:18 As mentioned in “Responding to Difficult Situations”, Paul’s writings … Continue reading →