Tag Archives: Encouragement

Put Your Trust in Him

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

In a recent devotional, I shared some thoughts about Genesis 21. About how disciplined Abraham was and how he constantly asked God for direction. He then consistently followed through and others began to see that God was with him in … Continue reading →

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Law’s Requirements for Eternal Life

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some examples were studied the last few days of the law’s requirements for eternal life and written about in the post Love the Lord and Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. The first example is the Parable of the Good Samaritan … Continue reading →

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Love the Lord and Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the study of Luke 10:25-42, we are given the law’s requirements for eternal life. To love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; … Continue reading →

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No Need to Fear

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It has been made very clear There is no need to fear For God is our shield; His power has been revealed. The power is in His Word; The future no longer blurred; He is…

Posted in Courage, Devotionals, Poems | Tagged Children, Courage, Dream, Encouragement, Future, God, God’s Reward, Grace, Holy Spirit, Life, Pray, Promise, Reward, Vision, Word | 2 Comments

Connecting the Power of God to His People

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

As writers about faith, we have the opportunity to offer words of encouragement. We can be the link that connects the power of God to His people. This poem has these thoughts in mind: Just Being a Friend.