Tag Archives: Joy

Hope Even In Trials

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

Psalm 22 was probably written while David was being trapped by Saul and his men in the wilderness. The beginning of this psalm describes how David feels as he goes through tremendous emotional and physical difficulty and the first verse … Continue reading →

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Perfect in all of Your Ways

Posted on December 1, 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  A moving target makes success very unlikely. What … Continue reading →

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Knowing and Trusting

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Mark Shields

The request of David in Psalm 16 is for safety and he is confident that his request will be fulfilled because of the trust he has gained in God. Over his lifetime, David has experienced God’s counsel, protection, and path … Continue reading →

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Hope Remains Because He Reigns

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. – 1 Corinthians 6:14 The vision written about in the post “Life Has Strains but Hope Remains”, reminds us that there is always hope because … Continue reading →

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Joy Destroys any Ploy

Posted on August 30, 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 Alone, we … Continue reading →

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