Tag Archives: Joy

Christ In Our Heart

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Galatians 4:1-11, Paul illustrates the condition of people before Christ as being enslaved. In their former predicament, the Galatians were enslaved by their idols. They were more concerned about what they should do to please these false gods rather … Continue reading →

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Always Hope

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. – Romans 8:25  In the post “On this Journey to a Brighter Day”, written about was how Joshua reviews Israel’s history, he emphasizes how … Continue reading →

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On this Journey to a Brighter Day

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

As Israel’s history is reviewed in Joshua 24, emphasized is how God was involved in bringing the Israelites from the land of oppression in Egypt to the Promised Land. During each step on this journey to a brighter day, there … Continue reading →

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Accepting The Ultimate Gift

Posted on April 6, 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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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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