Tag Archives: Inspiration

Tough Times Bring Sure Signs

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Sometimes we get conflicting guidance just like I … Continue reading →

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Opportunity

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We live in great abundance with opportunities for those even with few which the dreamers of the past thought about but never ever knew. God’s resources are plentiful but His people question so rather than…

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Meet Resistance Head On with Patience and Persistence

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4  During the … Continue reading →

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Living Our Lives to Glorify Him

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

A sustaining faith is possible if there is a connection to the Vine. As shared in the post “Being Baptized into His Name”, there were twelve disciples that Paul met at Ephesus who knew about repentance but not about receiving … Continue reading →

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His Assistance Helps Us Go the Distance

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

When Paul faced opposition in Corinth as shared in the post “The Day May Be Demanding but God is there to Keep You Standing”, he was able to stand his ground. He received help from his friends and God gave … Continue reading →

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