Tag Archives: Obstacles

A Call for Strong Faith, Persistence, and Wisdom

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

Two beasts are presented to us in Revelation 13. One is the beast out of the sea with ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name (v. 1). He slandered … Continue reading →

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There is a Reward for Growing in Faith

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamum in current day Turkey. Although the church there had some issues with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into adultery and other immoral sexual behavior, it was growing … Continue reading →

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Cultivating, Strengthening, and Cherishing Our Soul

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

If we are dedicated and cultivate, strengthen and cherish our soul, the results are the blessings of God. In time of need, He will not let us down. This day with God, my prayer is that we find trust and … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Psalm | Tagged Blessings, Faith, Going the Extra Mile, Hope, Lord, Obstacles, Peace, Persistence, Praise, Prayer, Soul, Trustworthy | Leave a comment

Hope in the Lord

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

The psalmist has dedicated his life to praising the Lord as pointed out in Psalm 146. The psalmist points out that those who hope in the Lord are more trustworthy. Many societies put their hope in a government but history … Continue reading →

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Seeking Help through Prayer

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Daniel 9, a prayer is offered by Daniel who had been studying and learning that the desolation of Jerusalem would last for seventy years which was soon approaching. This prayer was to plead with the Lord after admitting the … Continue reading →