Tag Archives: Hope

Steadily Towards the Victory

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

In all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. – Romans 8:37  There may be times when projects are due, bills are due, or for a business … payroll must be met and people start to … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Victory

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Romans 8:31-39, we are given perspective to what is explained by Paul in the previous sections of Romans 8 about God’s grace and human suffering. That peace and life are for those who build up the Spirit rather … Continue reading →

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Stronger on the Other Side

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. – Romans 5:3-5  Even in … Continue reading →

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Hope Gives Patience During Difficulty

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

Explained in Romans 8:18-25 is that suffering and glory are related because just as Christ went through suffering on the cross, we also have trials in life before there is brighter future filled with glory. Regardless of our circumstance, hope … Continue reading →

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Refining in His Timing

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. – Philippians 4:4  Touched upon in the post “The Law and the Fall” are two opposite laws that Paul explains. One is the law of God … Continue reading →

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