Tag Archives: Patience

Answer to Questions

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

We sometimes question why so many bad things happen in this world. The hate, mass shootings, and the suffering from disease. There have been difficult days in the past and there will be some difficult days ahead but it’s important … Continue reading →

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Build Up and Encourage

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

If you have anything against anyone, forgive them, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses. – Mark 11:25-26 A few thoughts … Continue reading →

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Power in Life

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading 1 Corinthians 4, Paul describes the apostles as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed (v. 1). God is judge over all our motives and we should apply the scriptural principle of patience … Continue reading →

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Stronger on the Other Side

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. – Romans 5:3-5  Even in … Continue reading →

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Change for the Better

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste. In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul, If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will … Continue reading →

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