Tag Archives: Assurance

The Event that Defines Love

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mark Shields

What happens to evil when confronted by righteousness? In contrast, if you really love your brother, how will you express it? What characteristics are essential in your life to give you confidence before God and the assurance that your prayers … Continue reading →

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We Trust Because God First Loved Us

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” – John 20:28-29 Our most precious, valued possession … Continue reading →

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Believe It Before You See It

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mark Shields

Our most precious, valued possession and our greatest strength is derived from the same one that taught the sun where to stand in the morning. Reading today John 20:19-31, we are given examples of Jesus appearing to His disciples after … Continue reading →

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Always by Your Side

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, present your request to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 God … Continue reading →

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Assurance Gives Endurance

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in reading Hosea 11-12, the people responded to God’s love and kindness not by going more to Him but away from Him. Instead of gaining assurance from His love to endure difficulty, they sacrificed to the Baals and … Continue reading →