Tag Archives: Hope

Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Corinthians 5-8

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Each new day is a gift of renewal with amazing power because Christ has paid for all sins. In one cataclysmic moment, all wrong-doing is wiped clean and we have access through prayer to the ONE who has all the … Continue reading →

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Light Shines Out of Darkness

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. – 2 Corinthians 4:6  As shared … Continue reading →

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All-Surpassing Power

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Paul had to go through much discouragement in overcoming false teachers who deceived others so they could brag about their own achievements. Explained in the study of 2 Corinthians 4:1-15  is that Paul received the ministry of sharing the Good … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Answered Prayers

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord has comforted His people, and will have mercy on His afflicted. – Isaiah 49:13 After studying Psalms 40, a take away as written about in the post “Requests Fulfilled” was that the storms of life came upon David … Continue reading →

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Requests Fulfilled

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

In the two previous psalms, David had experienced prolonged difficulty with sorrow and helplessness. His enemies were evil and slanderous and he needed relief. To make his relief possible, he confesses his sin and goes to God in prayer. The … Continue reading →

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