Tag Archives: Overcome Difficulty

Trust in His Protection

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

David is on the run from his rebellious son Absalom as he writes Psalm 3. As verse 6 states, tens of thousands surrounded him but he had faith that God would protect him. It was as though God was right … Continue reading →

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Sermon Thoughts – (10/25/2015)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

The final sermon from the series called “Stand – Stories of Courage” was presented last week at the church I worship at. Here is a link to the podcast of each of the sermons. http://www.fumcwaco.org/pod.html One thought from last week’s … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 41-44

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

There were some great lessons learned from the study over the last few weeks. One lesson learned is that words are powerful; they can build us up or tear us down. The words of Joseph outraged his brothers. First in … Continue reading →

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His Word Makes a Way so it’s Okay

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Receive Direction From His Word, I wrote about the circumstance of Joseph while in an Egyptian prison. During the time of Joseph, God spoke through dreams but today God speaks to us through His Word. Think back … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Blessings, Challenges, Dreams, Faith, Forgiving, God’s Word, Gratefulness, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Joseph, Mission, Overcome Difficulty, Perspective, Prayer, Rewards, Soul, Strength | Leave a comment

Use the Word as a Weapon

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post “Tested by Satin”, Jesus passed the test by recalling the written Word of God as a reply to the temptations of the devil. He remained true to God’s plan and actually used the crisis to make His … Continue reading →