Tag Archives: Eternity

Knowing and Trusting

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Mark Shields

The request of David in Psalm 16 is for safety and he is confident that his request will be fulfilled because of the trust he has gained in God. Over his lifetime, David has experienced God’s counsel, protection, and path … Continue reading →

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Strength in Prayer

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The first component of meeting a need is going to God who helps to proceed. The Bible tells us that we can always have confidence in our future days. Ask for anything according to his…

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The Lord Provides

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

If you ever run into a situation as described in the post Allegiance to the True King where you must choose between fearing human authority or giving your allegiance to God, choose God because with Him are benefits and resources … Continue reading →

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Bold and Persuasive Witness

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

There were warnings but also encouragement as I wrote in the post Of Most Importance is Jesus in Our Heart.  We should be inspired to be a bold and persuasive witness through the Holy Spirit. Because of the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Of Most Importance is Jesus in Our Heart

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

A crowd of many thousand people gathered around Jesus in Luke 12:1-12. He warns His disciples against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees who try to impress others but are not living the life they talk about. Jesus mentions fear five … Continue reading →

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