Tag Archives: Growth

Rescued From Defeat

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Mark Shields

Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. – Psalm 60:11-12 In the post “Seed to Succeed” explained is how seeds grow gradually … Continue reading →

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Seed to Succeed

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because He can take tough situations and turn them into something positive. Out of intense difficulties, God can make simplicities emerge. Reading in Mark 4:26-34 today, we are given two parables about the … Continue reading →

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Write a Wonderful Story

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in the post “Priceless Principles in the Scriptures”, Paul and the early church faced persecution for sharing about Christ but they wrote a wonderful story that today we get an opportunity to read and provide us with insight … Continue reading →

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Let Us Praise Him

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

As written in Psalm 148, different aspects of the heavens are to praise God like the angels, moon, and stars. Various parts of the earth like sea creatures, weather, mountains, trees, animals, birds, and of course people are to praise … Continue reading →

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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 →