Tag Archives: Confidence

Take Courage

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

In Acts 23:1-11 we get the account of Paul being questioned before the Sanhedrin. The high priest named Ananias ordered that Paul be struck on the mouth and Paul came back with an insult towards the high priest. It was … Continue reading →

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Meet Resistance Head On with Patience and Persistence

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4  During the … Continue reading →

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No Fear – He is Near

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

The post “Strength for the Journey” is about Paul sharing with the people that our God is an Awesome God. He is our strength and our greatest asset is not in being like everyone else but in being who we … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Journey

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his companions set out for their first missionary journey from Paphos Cyprus to Perga and then to Pisidian Antioch. In Acts 13:13-41 we are told about Paul preaching at a synagogue. He reminded his listeners of all that … Continue reading →

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No Need to Cower For We Have a Great Power

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post, The Courage to Walk against the Enemy, the photo I used was of this small cat walking in front of a line of dogs. It made me remember when a small kitten showed up at our house … Continue reading →

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