Tag Archives: Fear

Bold In Faith

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus gives the disciples additional facts about His future as explained in Luke 18:31-43. He would be handed over to Gentiles who would mock, insult, spit, flog, and kill Him. On the third day, He would be raised to life. … Continue reading →

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Courageous Action Leads to Victory

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Lessons can be learned from reading or through experiences of the past. In yesterday’s post Taking on Issues in Life Head On, we pointed out in reading Genesis 20 that Abimelech went right after a problem to solve it. He … Continue reading →

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Taking on Issues in Life Head-on

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Abraham moved to another region and he again told everyone that Sarah was his sister as he did in Genesis 12:10-19. In Genesis 20, Abraham wants her described as his sister to protect him because he was afraid … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – Revelation 2:1-11

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts from Revelation 2:1-11; that Christ was telling the church at Ephesus the need for more passion in their ministry. Here is a link to a poem with this in mind: Delight Yourself in … Continue reading →

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Reach Out to the Lord

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

David makes his prayer in Psalm 143 on the basis of the Lord’s righteousness because David knows that he is not perfect but flawed. His Spirit is weak because the enemy has pursued him and he hides in a cave. … Continue reading →

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