Tag Archives: Courage

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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Follow the Path Away from Corruption

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

For a society to build up a resistance to corruption, we have to believe that small actions over time will build up to make major improvements. We have to look at corruption as the enemy and work together to identify … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Cross and be Inspired to Follow with a Purpose

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I wrote about the sermon from Sunday at the church I attend. In reviewing and thinking about the message, the point I took away is that we need to have initiative to be a follower rather than just a … Continue reading →