Category Archives: Optimism

Focusing on the Bright Future

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the first part of Hosea 1-13, we are told the future would be made difficult because the people would be looking for their happiness, needs, and desires from the world rather than from God. Now as listed in Hosea … Continue reading →

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No Worries

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Shared in the post Turning Tough Situations into Something Positive were thoughts about how God led His people through a tough situation as they were trapped between the Egyptian army and the Red Sea but then the sea was parted … Continue reading →

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Turning Tough Situations into Something Positive

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

After the Israelites were set free from Egypt, God did not lead them through the Philistine country though it was shorter. In Exodus 13:17 through 14:31, it is explained that God did not want the people to face war so … Continue reading →

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Our Blessed Day Has Begun

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God speaks to us Through His Word And as we pray The future is not blurred. He knows about the past, The present and our hopes. He knows how each Reacts when on the ropes.…

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Much More to Give

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post Victory Over Enemies, David experienced God’s greatness and when he did, he gave God praise. Let us also recall the blessings we have received and give Him praise. If going through difficulty, receive the hope … Continue reading →

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