Tag Archives: Hope

Be On Guard

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus says, “So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time”.“But in those days, following that distress, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the … Continue reading →

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Give Him the Honor

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

If you focus on God’s promises, you have hope that inspires you to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic because your attention is on the reward rather than the difficulty, so you endure. Your mind is … Continue reading →

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Desire and Prayer

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13 Mentioned in “Setting Sail on a New Day”, begin each day by opening God’s word. Like a ship’s sails … Continue reading →

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Setting Sail on a New Day

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Mark Shields

As we set sail on a new day, we begin by opening God’s Word. Like a boat’s sails catching the power of the wind, the Word in our heart will catch the energy of the Spirit to push us forward … Continue reading →

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Long Term Security

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Mark Shields

“Like birds hovering overhead, The Lord Almighty will shield Jerusalem;He will shield it and deliver it, He will ‘pass over’ it and will rescue it.” – Isaiah 31:5 The scripture above was noted when reading Isaiah 31 which is a … Continue reading →