Tag Archives: Patience

Constant Attitude of Watching and Waiting

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

As explained in 1 Thessalonians 5, Christ’s return will come at a time when the world may not expect because of not being alert to spiritual things. The world may be unprepared and the Lord’s return will be like a … Continue reading →

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Joy Destroys any Ploy

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4 Alone, we … Continue reading →

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Meet Resistance Head On with Patience and Persistence

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4  During the … Continue reading →

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Waiting Yet Anticipating

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Patience is definitely a virtue. In the post “Desire to Hear More”, Paul and Barnabas shared the Good News; some desired to hear more but others were in no mood to listen and even took out their anger on the … Continue reading →

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Seek More Patience and Make Christ More Than an Acquaintance

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

Many may think following God’s way is boring and there is no liberty or the ability for amazing success but in reality, there is freedom and great success in obeying God’s way because God cares for us more than we … Continue reading →

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