Tag Archives: Perseverance

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 →

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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 →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Born again (Christianity), Call, Christ, Christianity, Difficulties, faithful guide, God, God’s Word, goodness of god, Guide, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Patience, patience and perseverance, Perseverance, Prayer, Purpose, Questions, reading palms, relationship with god, Thankfulness, Word | Leave a comment

He Can Get Us Through This

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I posted about James 1:1-15. During the time James wrote his letter there was tremendous difficulty but he was determined to communicate how God could get them through this. When trials come our way, we need to see it … Continue reading →