Tag Archives: Optimism

The Kingdom of God is Within Your Heart

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisees were interested in the Messiah’s kingdom but it differed from their expectations as explained in Luke 17:20-37. The Pharisees thought the Messiah’s kingdom would be in the form of government authority or military power but Jesus explains that … Continue reading →

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What’s Important

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
A wonderful life will result When through prayer we consult And have the discipline To seek, ask and listen. Prayerfully seeking God’s direction; Learning lessons through reflection; Planning out the future with vision; Beginning each…

Posted in Devotionals, Poems | Tagged Discipline, Experiences, Faith, God, Hope, Lesson, Life, Listen, Mission, Optimism, Planning, Prayer, Priorities, Reflection, Scripture, Vision | Leave a comment

He Watches Over Us

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

In studying Genesis 19 a while back, a lesson learned is how we can feel protected just like Lot was in the passage. We can also feel confident that because God is with us, the future will work out. This day … Continue reading →

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Arranging Time with God Results in the Changing of Lives

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob faithfully prays to God and receives hope in a dream to finally be reunited with his son Joseph. After all these years and now at an old age, he finally understands what faith is all about. It’s all about prayer … Continue reading →

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Visions Bring Decisions

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

As explained in Genesis 46, Jacob knew that he should settle his family in Egypt because God spoke to him in a vision telling him to go to Egypt. God told Jacob He would go to Egypt with him and … Continue reading →