Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Hope and Confidence Confounds the Enemy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Christians at Smyrna were being persecuted by pagan Gentiles, hostile Jews, and by Satan himself. Smyrna, a large city that reached metropolitan proportions during the period of the Roman Empire, was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Since it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Revelation | Tagged Alexander the Great, Challenges, Christians, Confidence, Courage, Crown of Life, Enemy, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Purpose, Rewards, Roman Empire, Smyrna | 5 Comments

Prayer and Preparation

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

John was in exile on the island of Patmos simply because of spreading the Gospel message. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, we may not face persecution like John but we do face many trials in life. That’s why it’s so … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Revelation | Tagged Directions, Dream, exile, Gospel, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Lessons, Love, Possibilities, Prayer, Scripture, Trials | 2 Comments

Pray for What to Say and Do

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

It seems as though David is in a crises situation as he goes to God in prayer to ask what to say and do. David’s attitude as I read Psalm 141 is one of humility and he is open to … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Creator, Crisis, David, Food, God’s Word, Health, Holy Spirit, Humility, Kindness, Prayer, Tact | 5 Comments

With God I Am Bigger – Notes from Sermon Message on 01/19/2014

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

I can remember at a young age playing basketball with my dad. The basket was mounted near the garage and I always wanted to dunk the ball but never could. Unless you count the times my dad would lift me … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Boldness, Church, Community, God, Holy Spirit, Podcast, Sermon, Spiritual Power | Leave a comment

Going Above Limitations

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

God chooses certain people to pour out His Spirit on them to do amazing things for Him. This day, we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and here is his “I Have A Dream” speech. Dr. King … Continue reading →