Tag Archives: Joy

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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Strength in Prayer

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The first component of meeting a need is going to God who helps to proceed. The Bible tells us that we can always have confidence in our future days. Ask for anything according to his…

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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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Joy Even in Trials

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

From Ephesus, Paul set out for Macedonia as explained in Acts 20:1-12 and ultimately to Greece. Along the way, he spoke to people about the ways of Christ and other words of encouragement. Then he stayed in Greece for three … Continue reading →

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Not Going Under But Being an Overcomer

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post “Advancing the Gospel Even in Troubles” is how Paul and Silas faced difficulty in doing the will of God. They were beaten publicly and put in prison. But as described in the post, God can … Continue reading →

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