Tag Archives: God

Put Your Trust in Him

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

In a recent devotional, I shared some thoughts about Genesis 21. About how disciplined Abraham was and how he constantly asked God for direction. He then consistently followed through and others began to see that God was with him in … Continue reading →

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Put Him First and Problems Disperse

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Life can be one big challenge But with God we can manage So let Him do the leading Proceeding on what we are needing. Having courage to make a stand And following what He has…

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Stir Each Other Up to Boldly Step Ahead

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the study of Luke 10:1-24, I wrote that Jesus told the seventy-two that He sent ahead of Him to pray first and then just go in confidence and assurance that they would have great outcomes because of the power … Continue reading →

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Pray First and Go with Confidence

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus intensified His ministry by giving the twelve disciples power and authority to drive out demons and to cure diseases. Now in Luke 10:1-24, He appoints seventy-two others to send out two by two ahead of Him to every town … Continue reading →

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He Watches Over Us

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

In studying Genesis 19 a while back, a lesson learned is how we can feel protected just like Lot was in the passage. We can also feel confident that because God is with us, the future will work out. This day … Continue reading →

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