Tag Archives: Hope

His Word Makes a Way so it’s Okay

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Receive Direction From His Word, I wrote about the circumstance of Joseph while in an Egyptian prison. During the time of Joseph, God spoke through dreams but today God speaks to us through His Word. Think back … Continue reading →

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Receive Direction From His Word

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

While in prison, Joseph made use of his circumstances as explained in Genesis 40 by helping others and by not being downtrodden but maintaining hope. He had a desire to find a way out of his situation and took the … Continue reading →

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Poem Inspired by Relay for Life

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Last Saturday, my family went to the Relay for Life of our community. We’ve attended this event for the past nine years and have dedicated a luminaria in my mom’s memory each year. Here is a link to a poem that was inspired … Continue reading →

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Finishing in Grand Fashion

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

God’s way is the winning way. As we compete in the fast paced race of life, nothing is more important than being highly favored by God because He is big enough to make up for our deficiencies and provide the … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Faith and God will Pull Us Through

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Laban’s sons began to accuse Jacob of taking away their father’s wealth as noted in Genesis 31 and Laban’s attitude toward Jacob began to change. Jacob was told by the Lord to return to Canaan so Jacob talked … Continue reading →

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