Tag Archives: Future

Former Things and New Things

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. – Isaiah 42:9 God wants to make each day amazing and our tomorrows more amazing than today. In … Continue reading →

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Focusing on the Bright Future

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the first part of Hosea 1-13, we are told the future would be made difficult because the people would be looking for their happiness, needs, and desires from the world rather than from God. Now as listed in Hosea … Continue reading →

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Dream About The Possibilities

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

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Simply going after dreams Can lead to breakthroughs Never obtained before; Opening up new avenues. Each of you has unique talents And matchless abilities. Given for a purpose With unlimited possibilities. Thinking about space exploration,…

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Hope Remains Because He Reigns

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. – 1 Corinthians 6:14 The vision written about in the post “Life Has Strains but Hope Remains”, reminds us that there is always hope because … 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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