Tag Archives: Challenges

Firm Foundation Of Truth

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post More Precious Than Anything Life Has To Offer, written about was how Jesus handled the situation of being arrested and going through the trials before being crucified. Peter caved during the hostilities and sometimes in life, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Integrity, Music, Video | Tagged Challenges, Crucifixion, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Inspiration, Integrity, Jesus, Life, Love, Mount of Olives | Leave a comment

He Lives in Our Heart

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Where would we be without God? Because of our Savior, God lives in our heart. We have poise to face the challenges of life. Just like in the post “The Coming King”, Jesus demonstrates the poise needed to fulfill His … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Purpose, Video | Tagged Challenges, Courage, Cross, Inspiration, Jesus, Mission, Poise, Praising, Prayer, Purpose, Savior, spirituality | Leave a comment

His Word Makes a Way so it’s Okay

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Receive Direction From His Word, I wrote about the circumstance of Joseph while in an Egyptian prison. During the time of Joseph, God spoke through dreams but today God speaks to us through His Word. Think back … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Blessings, Challenges, Dreams, Faith, Forgiving, God’s Word, Gratefulness, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Joseph, Mission, Overcome Difficulty, Perspective, Prayer, Rewards, Soul, Strength | Leave a comment

Worship the One Who is Worthy

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Because of Christ who is worthy of our praise, we gain confidence to face the challenges in life. He washed us clean and we can come to God in prayer for help. We can take initiative and apply our faith … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Revelation | Tagged Challenges, Cheerfulness, Christ, Confidence, Cross, Grace, Joy, Love, Patience, Power, Praise, Prayer, Redeemer, Strength, victory, Worship | 4 Comments

Hope and Confidence Confounds the Enemy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Christians at Smyrna were being persecuted by pagan Gentiles, hostile Jews, and by Satan himself. Smyrna, a large city that reached metropolitan proportions during the period of the Roman Empire, was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Since it was … Continue reading →