Tag Archives: Future

Freedom to Improvise

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Mark Shields

But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. – Job 23:10  As the post “There is Freedom in Wisdom” points out, good things happen if you listen to those … Continue reading →

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There is Freedom in Wisdom

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Mark Shields

Some lessons taught in reading Proverbs 4 are that the hardest decisions can be determining what we want out of life, what we should do to obtain it, and setting our priorities. Today’s passage submits that wisdom is what we … Continue reading →

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Connecting Each Other to the Power

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble – James 4:6 In the post “Power Available to All”, the mystery revealed in reading Romans 11:25-36 is that the divine power of God is available to Jew and Gentile. … Continue reading →

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Power Available to All

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

God’s mystery concerning Jews and Gentiles as explained in Romans 11:25-36 is that His divine power is available to all. His mercy given allows everyone to share in His tremendous and immeasurable wisdom and to give praise (v. 33-36). Being … Continue reading →

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Stronger on the Other Side

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. – Romans 5:3-5  Even in … Continue reading →

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