Tag Archives: Courage

Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

Associate Pastor Su Milam gave the sermon message last Sunday titled “Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity”. Below is an outline of the message. The notes in blue print are my personal notes and the notes in black are provided … Continue reading →

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Faith Gives Courage to Face Fear

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

There were some who opposed the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem as recorded in Nehemiah 4. When the project produced results, the opposition became angry and wanted to end the work; even setting their sights on violence to stop … Continue reading →

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Praise God for His Help

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

I enjoy growing in the Lord with you and how we can encourage each other in our daily walk. Courage is needed to face the truth or say no to what is wrong and yes to what is right. Today, … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 1-3

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’ve completed the book of Ezra and at this link is an index of the studies published so far. Along the journey, it was noticed how Ezra encourages the returned-exiles in the building of the temple. He teaches them how … Continue reading →

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Courage to Change

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

Not only do we need inspiration to change as I wrote about in the previous post but we also need to have the courage to change. Reading in Ezra 10, the Israelites were getting stuck in the same old rut. … Continue reading →