Tag Archives: Encouragement

Joy Even in Trials

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

From Ephesus, Paul set out for Macedonia as explained in Acts 20:1-12 and ultimately to Greece. Along the way, he spoke to people about the ways of Christ and other words of encouragement. Then he stayed in Greece for three … Continue reading →

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His Assistance Helps Us Go the Distance

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

When Paul faced opposition in Corinth as shared in the post “The Day May Be Demanding but God is there to Keep You Standing”, he was able to stand his ground. He received help from his friends and God gave … Continue reading →

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The Day May be Demanding but God is there to Keep You Standing

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

On Paul’s missionary journey, God led Paul in regards to housing, activities, and the length of his stay as recorded in Acts 18:1-11. He led Paul to Corinth and Paul stayed with a man named Aquila who like Paul, was … Continue reading →

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Days Under the Sun

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Write your life story which is amazingly fun and extremely adventurous of your days under the sun. Millions of people will read this wonderful book of your remarkable life journey and the steps you took.…

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Finding Missing Pieces can Lead to Tremendous Increases

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Mark Shields

Working with computer systems, many times things don’t go as they should because one piece is missing. Like a recipe, all the ingredients must be there and applied like the instructions tell you. One time, I was setting up this … Continue reading →

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