Tag Archives: Joy

Hope Produces Patience

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Moses went up to the Mountain to get the Ten Commandments and was gone for such a long time that the people became impatient as explained in Exodus 32:1-14. They looked to Aaron for leadership but he guided the people … Continue reading →

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Inner Joy

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. … Continue reading →

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Crucified with Christ

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

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The Promise Of The Spirit

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

The motives of the false teachers as explained in Galatians 6:11-18 were to gain more followers in their belief that human achievement is the better way rather than giving God the glory. They wanted the Galatians to keep part of … Continue reading →

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The Best Way

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Even if feeling lost, Keep holding on For hope is in front, Yesterday is gone. Even during pain, To Him always cleave. Trust it will be brief Expecting relieve. Even if constrained, Feeling at a…

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