Tag Archives: Inspiration

Cheerful No Matter What

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 As noted in the post “Comfort for … Continue reading →

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Comfort for the Downcast

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Corinthians 7:5-16, Paul’s appointed disciple named Titus had visited the Corinthian church and now rejoins Paul at Macedonia. The report to Paul was a good one because the Corinthian church had received Titus and were ready to … Continue reading →

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The New is Here

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Pointed out in the post “New Creation” is Paul explaining how there is reconciliation to God through … Continue reading →

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Reference

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
A man swam from Catalina Island In the fog to California’s mainland. Visibility Only fifty feet So making the shore line Was a hard feat. He gave up a half mile From the coastal bank…

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Determination

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Image Source Turning dreams into reality and fulfilling God’s purpose for us in life is not easy. It was not easy for Jesus to fulfill His purpose here on earth. Some obstacles we face in life may include hardships, trouble, … Continue reading →

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