Tag Archives: Joy

His Spirit is with Us

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abraham was disciplined and constantly asked God for direction. He then consistently followed through and others began to see that God was with him in everything he did. We can trust in God’s presence, direction, and care just like Abraham … Continue reading →

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God is with Abraham

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

The impossible promise that God had made to Abraham and Sarah was fulfilled. Reading in Genesis 21, Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac when Abraham was a hundred years old (v. 5). Sarah then turned on the Egyptian … Continue reading →

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Building Memories

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

We can build great memories that last forever to help in times of worry or anger. We can reminisce about good times or an old song to fill our thoughts with peace and joy. Here is a song which was … Continue reading →

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Scripture Memory and Exercise (Believersize)

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Five of the first seven patriarchs listed in Genesis 5 lived to be more than 900 years old. How did people live so long back then? Books have been written to explain that the canopy of water above the atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Remember What We are Waiting For

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

Waiting is the hardest work of hope and at Christmas time we get the opportunity to remember what we are waiting for. Our joy gets stronger as we wait on the Lord’s return. He does His most important work while … Continue reading →

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