Tag Archives: Faith

A Setback can be Just the Start of a Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s post was about king Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. He had become prosperous but was humbled when everything was taken away. It was only when he came to the conclusion that God was in charge that he was restored as king; … Continue reading →

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Put God in Charge

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream as described in Daniel 4, is about an enormous tree that is visible to the ends of earth (v. 11). It has beautiful leaves and abundant fruit providing shelter and food for every living thing. In the … Continue reading →

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Poems Inspired by Daniel 1-2

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

After starting a study of the book of Daniel this week, there are two poems this study has inspired so far. Below are the links. Preparing For the Call Dream Big Dreams Next week, the journey will continue through Daniel … Continue reading →

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The Word Keeps Us Upright

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

As we all walk this journey called life, some may slip occasionally. How do we react when someone slips? Take a look at this short video of penguins walking on slippery ice: Penguins do something awesomely human. Did you see … Continue reading →

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Be on Guard

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

One lesson learned in reading Jude 1-7 is to be on guard. I just finished 2 Peter and the warnings found there are reiterated in Jude. The purpose of this writing by the brother of James named Jude is to … Continue reading →