Tag Archives: Humility

The One with the Answers

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I wrote about the second vision of Daniel and its meaning. Trying to understand the meaning of things gives us humility because we don’t have all the answers. The best we can do is ask questions, seek answers, and … Continue reading →

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A Setback can be Just the Start of a Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s post was about king Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. He had become prosperous but was humbled when everything was taken away. It was only when he came to the conclusion that God was in charge that he was restored as king; … Continue reading →

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Put God in Charge

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream as described in Daniel 4, is about an enormous tree that is visible to the ends of earth (v. 11). It has beautiful leaves and abundant fruit providing shelter and food for every living thing. In the … Continue reading →

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The Link that Connects the Power of God

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 131, David’s attitude is to be happy in all circumstances. He does not desire to be great in this world but accepts what God has in store for him. This humility and trust in God provides calmness, patience, … Continue reading →

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Credit the Creator

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of man.” Immediately, because Herod did not give praise … Continue reading →