Tag Archives: Encouragement

Use Your Strengths

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Each one should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10 Highlighted in the post “Grow and Gather Strength” is encouragement towards our calling as we use … Continue reading →

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Need You Now

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “Everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but … Continue reading →

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Inspiration to Aspiration

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Mark Shields

Reading in Mark 14:32-65, Jesus was in deep distress because he knew the time was near to fulfill his purpose on the cross. He prays at the Garden of Gethsemane while Peter, James, and John were supposed to keep watch … Continue reading →

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Victory Formation

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

Geese form a V-shaped formation because the birds in the front reduce wind resistance for those in the back. After flying in front for a while, they will go to the back to rest and the next in line will … Continue reading →

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Stand Together

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Mark Shields

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. – Ecclesiastes 4:12 In the post, “Combined Strength of the Whole”, one … Continue reading →

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