Tag Archives: Perseverance

Going Toward That Ultimate Reward

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life can be difficult as we struggle at times, make the wrong decisions, or when life just doesn’t turn out to be like we thought it would be. We sometimes forget about the ultimate reward God has for us. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Music, Rewards, Video | Tagged Cross, Crucifixion, Destination, Eternal Life, Faith, Jesus, Life, Paradise, Perseverance, Rewards, victory | Leave a comment

He Loves Us Even When We Do Not Deserve It

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

Joseph had been sold into slavery many years ago because of his brother’s jealousy but his ability to interpret dreams helped him progress from slave to second-in-command in Egypt. When a famine hit the region, Joseph was prepared because God … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Love, Music, Video | Tagged Difficulties, Dream, Experiences, God, Jesus, Joseph, Kindness, Love, Patience, Perseverance, Purpose | 4 Comments

Giving a Little Extra as We Step Ahead

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

Right now and into the future, there will be confusing days and tough days. What must be done is to maintain faith in God’s ways and to go the extra mile as we step ahead; to be a friend to … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Revelation | Tagged Character, Faith, Future, God’s Way, Going the Extra Mile, Hope, Journey, Life, Perseverance, Power, Present | 2 Comments

There is a Reward for Growing in Faith

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamum in current day Turkey. Although the church there had some issues with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into adultery and other immoral sexual behavior, it was growing … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation, Rewards | Tagged Behavior, Christ, Church, determination, Direction, Enjoyment, enthusiasm, Faith, Future, Glory, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Jezebel, Lord, Love, Obstacles, Pergamum, Perseverance, Praise, Prayer, Progress, Reward, Savior, Service, Soul, Thyatira | Leave a comment

Positive Qualities Taught by Christ

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

Peter suggested in 2 Peter 1 that as Christians, we should plant and cultivate the positive qualities taught by Christ in our heart. We should respond to God’s work for us with great effort to increase positive qualities like faith, … Continue reading →