Tag Archives: Hope

The Road to Hope and Joy

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

One road leads to despair but the other leads to joy and hope. The road map to the place we want to go is laid out in God’s Word. As laid out in Psalm 103, there is no beginning or … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 103-106

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

God’s Word is a valued treasure in our life and reading in the Psalms has helped me understand even more about its tremendous value. In my reading of Psalm 100-102, I’ve reflected and come to the conclusion that the best … Continue reading →

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Perspective Helps To Keep Going

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Mark Shields

We can be having a bad day and think there is no hope but one thought about our hope in Jesus switches our outlook in a split second from one of despair to one that leads to new discoveries, new … Continue reading →

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Hope In Jesus

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The psalmist describes his dire situation in Psalm 102. He’s alone, he is skin and bones, and his days are vanishing like smoke. Emotionally, he’s taunted by his enemies; believing God has afflicted him with his position in life with … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals of the Game

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

A new six part series has started at the church I worship at called “Game Plan”. We will be looking at the most practical ways to discover and embrace God’s game plan for our life. The first in the series … Continue reading →