Tag Archives: Courage

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 →

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Vision Received

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

John describes himself as a brother and companion to those he is writing to in Revelation 1:9-20. He is writing to the seven churches while in exile on the island of Patmos; a small island in the Aegean Sea about … Continue reading →

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Seek what is True and He will Get You Through

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

In studying Psalm 139-140 this week, what I noted was that we should hate what is wrong and desire what is right. We should desire to have Godly thoughts. If we are devoted to the things of God, then we are … Continue reading →

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The Lord Your God Goes with You

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because He is like a mountain; standing rock solid over time and protecting us in our time of need. We can take courage, for God is there for us. Here is today’s video … Continue reading →

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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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