Tag Archives: Joy

Joyfully Take Possession of What God has Given

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

Much of the land promised to Moses many years ago had been secured by Joshua. Now in Joshua 16-19, we are told how the land would be distributed to the people as an inheritance. Upon receiving their inheritance, the attitude … Continue reading →

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Getting Through the Storms of Life

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. God stopped the flowing river of the Jordan so the … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead With Faith

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Joshua 4, the Lord told Joshua to choose twelve from among the people and instructed them to gather twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan River (v. 3). These stone memorials became a reminder of what God … Continue reading →

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Cheerfulness

Posted on December 28, 2016 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  The memories you make give you a … Continue reading →

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My Shepherd

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Psalm 23, many phrases reveal David’s attitude toward God as a shepherd. He cares for our basic needs like food or water or our eternal needs with our soul. He guides us during dark times or in making … Continue reading →

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