Tag Archives: Peace

Cultivating, Strengthening, and Cherishing Our Soul

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

If we are dedicated and cultivate, strengthen and cherish our soul, the results are the blessings of God. In time of need, He will not let us down. This day with God, my prayer is that we find trust and … Continue reading →

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My Rock, Fortress, and Shield

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

David uses the symbols of a rock, fortress, and shield to describe God in Psalm 144 as He remembers past victories over enemies that have been subdued by the Lord. He describes God as strong, solid, and immovable yet someone … Continue reading →

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He Touched Daniel and Touches Us Too

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

In April of 1970, the Apollo 13 crew was in a close call. In the movie depicting the event called “Apollo 13”, they were returning to earth when their control panel shorted out and everything went dark but they were … Continue reading →

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Receiving Peace and Strength

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Word tells us that Daniel had been mourning for three weeks when he received the vision as explained in Daniel 10. Daniel was an older man at this point; around the age of eighty and had been fasting and … Continue reading →

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Be on Guard

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

One lesson learned in reading Jude 1-7 is to be on guard. I just finished 2 Peter and the warnings found there are reiterated in Jude. The purpose of this writing by the brother of James named Jude is to … Continue reading →

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