Category Archives: Hope

Filled with Joy and Living in Hope

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

Each day can be amazing because the risen, ascended, and active Christ makes a difference in our daily living. Because of Christ, we are filled with joy and live in hope because we can see the Lord always before us. … Continue reading →

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Spirit Poured Out

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and they were speaking in tongues. Many said they were drunk but Peter gives an answer for their actions as stated in the passage Acts 2:14-36. He explains that this was spoken about … Continue reading →

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Flourish With Hope

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Explained in the post “The Hope that Christ Gives”, there will be difficult times but we should never get down. Remember that the resistance only makes us stronger. There is resistance when we exercise to build up our muscles. There … Continue reading →

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The Hope Christ Gives

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In what ways does the widow give more? The disciples remark about the splendor of the temple but Jesus points out that the temple would be destroyed. What are the political, natural, religious, and personal signs of this taking place? … Continue reading →

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Poem Inspired by Relay for Life

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Last Saturday, my family went to the Relay for Life of our community. We’ve attended this event for the past nine years and have dedicated a luminaria in my mom’s memory each year. Here is a link to a poem that was inspired … Continue reading →

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