Tag Archives: Encouragement

Receive the Best by Withstanding the Test

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him. – James 1:12  In Acts 23:11, Paul was promised that … Continue reading →

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Christ in our Heart is a Promised Treasure

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

Finally Paul arrives at Rome as recorded in Acts 28:11-22. Testifying about Jesus in Rome had been what he had set his sights on for a long time. His arrival in Rome demonstrates God’s faithfulness for He had promised Paul … Continue reading →

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Take Courage for He is For Us

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31 In the post “Take Courage” written about was one of the difficult experiences Paul had to go … Continue reading →

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Take Courage

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

In Acts 23:1-11 we get the account of Paul being questioned before the Sanhedrin. The high priest named Ananias ordered that Paul be struck on the mouth and Paul came back with an insult towards the high priest. It was … Continue reading →

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Meet Resistance Head On with Patience and Persistence

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4  During the … Continue reading →

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