Tag Archives: Difficulty

Surrender All

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

As I wrote in yesterday’s post about prayer and having patience during difficulty, anything worthwhile takes some time to acquire. When a farmer plants, the crop doesn’t appear the next day. It requires rain, fertilizer, and a lot of patience. … Continue reading →

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Patience and Prayer

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

During difficult times, there is the need for calmness and poise. We may be in a hurry but God isn’t. God measures time very differently than we do. A lifetime is like hours for God. What we do in life … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared Always – Matthew 24:1-28

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

The sign of Jesus’ return and the end of the age in the world is told in Matthew 24:1-28. Jesus tells the disciples that many will try to deceive and claim to be the Christ. They will hear of wars … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 3:21-39

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Account for the change in mood at verse 21. On what basis is there hope for restoration? What is required to experience it? Remembering the goodness of God in the past gives hope for … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 3 questions

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mark Shields

Make use of the question(s) below as you study: Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Lamentations 3:1-20 Think of when you have experienced affliction? What has been your response? What images depict the effects of God’s wrath (focus on the … Continue reading →