Tag Archives: Optimism

Be On Guard

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus says, “So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time”.“But in those days, following that distress, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the … Continue reading →

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Give Him the Honor

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

If you focus on God’s promises, you have hope that inspires you to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic because your attention is on the reward rather than the difficulty, so you endure. Your mind is … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 05-31-2024

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mark Shields

Reading John 4:43-54, the Galileans welcomed Jesus because they had seen the first sign that Jesus was the Messiah when He had changed water into wine. Their interest in Jesus had been sparked and their faith had increased. A second … Continue reading →

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It Only Gets Better

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Mark Shields

The Good News for followers of Jesus is that it only gets better and keeps getting better. There may be some down times but the long term outlook continues to be on the up side. The reason is because our … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for the Completed Work

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Mark Shields

I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. – John 17:4 Explained in “Redemptive Work Finish” is that Jesus devoted His entire life to every detail of God’s plan as laid out … Continue reading →

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