Tag Archives: Joy

The Victorious Life

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

Faithful people have reason to praise God. As written in Psalm 149, joy and enthusiasm characterize their praise. The Lord takes delight in His believers and provides victory (v. 4). The characteristic that is linked to a victorious life is … Continue reading →

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The Rewards of Wonder, Inspiration, and Security

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

It is good to praise God because when our hope is in His unfailing love; we receive rewards like wonder, inspiration and security. We in turn give back to God by rewarding him with our praise. Here is a video … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 147-150

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

My hope is that you all have a blessed Holy week as we remember the love Jesus has for all of us.  As my Pastor talked about in his message yesterday, Jesus showed us what the world can be like … Continue reading →

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My Rock, Fortress, and Shield

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

David uses the symbols of a rock, fortress, and shield to describe God in Psalm 144 as He remembers past victories over enemies that have been subdued by the Lord. He describes God as strong, solid, and immovable yet someone … Continue reading →

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A With God Life – Sermon Message 01/12/2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

Your body is made up of many parts; eyes to see, a brain to think, and a heart that pumps blood to feed each cell of your body the oxygen it needs. We know much about the parts of our … Continue reading →

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