Tag Archives: Perseverance

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 →

Posted in 2 Peter | Tagged Brotherly Love, Christ, Eternal Kingdom, Faith, Godliness, Kindness, Knowledge, Perseverance, poem, Positive Qualities, Savior Jesus Christ, Self-control, Virtue | 3 Comments

Finding Purpose

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

What is it that I should do? What is my purpose? How do I best achieve this purpose? In reading Palms 119:41-88, these are some of the questions that God’s Word will answer. The only real way to receive full … Continue reading →