Tag Archives: Faith

There is a Reward for Growing in Faith

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamum in current day Turkey. Although the church there had some issues with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into adultery and other immoral sexual behavior, it was growing … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation, Rewards | Tagged Behavior, Christ, Church, determination, Direction, Enjoyment, enthusiasm, Faith, Future, Glory, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Jezebel, Lord, Love, Obstacles, Pergamum, Perseverance, Praise, Prayer, Progress, Reward, Savior, Service, Soul, Thyatira | Leave a comment

Faith will Pull You Through

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

Give praise to God with enthusiasm and optimism because His Holy Spirit leads in the right direction. In the time of great need, faith will pull us through. It is like a weapon in the fight for good. Many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Psalm | Tagged Attitude, Battles, Change, enthusiasm, Faith, Heart, Inspire, Optimism, Praise, Soul, Spirit, Weapon, Word of God | 2 Comments

Cultivating, Strengthening, and Cherishing Our Soul

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

If we are dedicated and cultivate, strengthen and cherish our soul, the results are the blessings of God. In time of need, He will not let us down. This day with God, my prayer is that we find trust and … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Psalm | Tagged Blessings, Faith, Going the Extra Mile, Hope, Lord, Obstacles, Peace, Persistence, Praise, Prayer, Soul, Trustworthy | Leave a comment

Hope in the Lord

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

The psalmist has dedicated his life to praising the Lord as pointed out in Psalm 146. The psalmist points out that those who hope in the Lord are more trustworthy. Many societies put their hope in a government but history … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Psalm | Tagged Faith, Going the Extra Mile, Hope, Jobs, Lord, Nation, Obstacles, Persistence, Praise, Prayer, Teamwork, Trustworthy | 3 Comments

The Way – Sermon Message 03/23/2014

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The message last Sunday at the church I attend was titled “The Jesus Way of Community”. Pastor Steve pointed out to us that the twelve people Jesus chose to be disciples were not stars like the world today likes to … Continue reading →