Tag Archives: Difficulties

Strength and Shield

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

The nation had turned against David and in Psalm 28  he brings before God in prayer his situation. He trust in God to help overcome his enemies (v. 4-5). Our problems may not be as serious as David’s in this … Continue reading →

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Hope Remains Because He Reigns

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. – 1 Corinthians 6:14 The vision written about in the post “Life Has Strains but Hope Remains”, reminds us that there is always hope because … Continue reading →

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Life Has Strains but Hope Always Remains

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

The vision in Amos 9 reveals that the judgment of God reaches all places in the universe; from the depths of the ocean to the heavens above. It reaches the high places in the mountains and the low places beneath … Continue reading →

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Living Our Lives to Glorify Him

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

A sustaining faith is possible if there is a connection to the Vine. As shared in the post “Being Baptized into His Name”, there were twelve disciples that Paul met at Ephesus who knew about repentance but not about receiving … Continue reading →

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He Accepts All

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

God gives Cornelius instructions through an Angel and prepares Peter for his future association with Gentiles through a vision.  These men of faith took action to fulfill God’s purpose.  In Acts 10:34-48 are listed facts that Peter wants Cornelius to … Continue reading →

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