Tag Archives: Courage

His Presence Protects

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

David is asking God to give protection from evil men. As described in Psalm 140, evil men are described as being violent and always stirring up war. They set up evil plans that trap David. But God’s presence protects. There … Continue reading →

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With All of Me – Sermon Message 02/23/2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The message last Sunday at the church I attend is that God wants each of us to use our individual strengths and to blend these strengths together into one unit. The message was titled “With All of Me”. What was … Continue reading →

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Daniel and the Lions’ Den

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 6, king Darius appointed Daniel as one of the three administrators over 120 governors within the Median/Persian Empire. Daniel was a very distinguished leader and the king thought so highly of him that plans were being set … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Fear

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

I wrote yesterday about three friends of Daniel who demonstrated courage by standing up to the king and refusing to worship a gold statue. The king put them in a burning furnace but God saved them. Fear can be overcome when … Continue reading →

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Living Boldly and Courageously

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 3, king Nebuchadnezzar set up an image of gold and made a national decree that everyone had to fall down and worship the image of gold or be thrown into a blazing furnace (v. 6).  The three … Continue reading →

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