Tag Archives: Challenges

Petition for Strong Leadership

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

What may seem to be a negative can turn into a positive with God! In Acts 8:1-25 we are told the church was persecuted and scattered. At first, this seems like a negative but God uses this negative and turns … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Desire | Tagged Challenges, Christianity, Churches, Confidence, Eternal Life, God, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Word of God, World | 2 Comments

Step of Faith

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many challenges we face; Seems like mission impossible But then as we take a step of faith It all of a sudden is made possible. We meet the challenge As God’s Word makes a way…

Posted in Devotionals, Poems | Tagged Blessings, Challenges, Dreams, Faith, God’s Word, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Life, Mission, Overcome Difficulty, Perspective, Prayer, Rewards, Strength | Leave a comment

The Desire and the Power

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13 In the post Go to Him in Prayer Early in the Morning, David was under distress and made this … Continue reading →

Posted in Desire, Devotionals, Music, Video | Tagged Challenges, Confidence, Desire, Faith, Future, God, Inspiration, Instructions, Life, Prayer, Relationship | 3 Comments

Never Alone

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

As written about in the post Trust in His Protection, let your hope in God sustain you during difficult situations. Go to Him in prayer, keep asking for answers, listening for instructions, and believing in successful outcomes. Enjoy this video … Continue reading →

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Trust in His Protection

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

David is on the run from his rebellious son Absalom as he writes Psalm 3. As verse 6 states, tens of thousands surrounded him but he had faith that God would protect him. It was as though God was right … Continue reading →