Tag Archives: Patience

Keep Your Eye on the Ultimate Reward

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. – Revelation 22:12 In the post “Following God Wholeheartedly” were some thoughts about Caleb as his reward was … Continue reading →

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Following God Wholeheartedly

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

Joshua and his army had conquered the large portion of land promised to the Israelites. Reading in Joshua 14-15, is recorded how the land promised to Moses many years ago and secured by Joshua would be divided. Their inheritances were … Continue reading →

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Focus on what is Truly Important in Life

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2 Most of the time, we may go through life always in a hurry rather than slowing down and taking in spiritual thoughts. … Continue reading →

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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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