Tag Archives: Peace

The Upper Hand

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Reach out and grab The upper hand By studying the Word, Life can be so grand. A daily prayer time; The Lord by your side. Unlimited potential As your faith is applied. Waking up so…

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Former Things and New Things

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. – Isaiah 42:9 God wants to make each day amazing and our tomorrows more amazing than today. In … Continue reading →

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Focusing on the Bright Future

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the first part of Hosea 1-13, we are told the future would be made difficult because the people would be looking for their happiness, needs, and desires from the world rather than from God. Now as listed in Hosea … Continue reading →

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The Courage to Crush the Enemy

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many … Continue reading →

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Always by My Side

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading today’s passage Acts 25:23-26:1-32, we get another example of where Paul’s courage comes from as he goes before the king Agrippa to turn a problem into an opportunity. An opportunity to share about the gospel and reach out to … Continue reading →

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