Tag Archives: Difficulty

Assurance Gives Endurance

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in reading Hosea 11-12, the people responded to God’s love and kindness not by going more to Him but away from Him. Instead of gaining assurance from His love to endure difficulty, they sacrificed to the Baals and … Continue reading →

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Promises

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
You have a part; a part to play If having difficulty, believe it will be okay. Receive the hope; a clearer picture to a future victory told in the Scripture. Stay on track, go the…

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Not Going Under But Being an Overcomer

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post “Advancing the Gospel Even in Troubles” is how Paul and Silas faced difficulty in doing the will of God. They were beaten publicly and put in prison. But as described in the post, God can … Continue reading →

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Advancing the Gospel Even in Troubles

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his companions traveled to Philippi which was a Roman colony and leading city of the district of Macedonia. Reading in Acts 16:11-24, the Jewish population of Philippi must have been limited with only a handful of Jewish women … Continue reading →

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Be the Person He Created You to Be

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

The third message in the sermon series titled “Man vs. Wild” was presented last weekend at the church I worship at. The title of the sermon was “Elijah – Just Like Us”. Throughout the journey of life, we can have … Continue reading →

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