Tag Archives: Persistence

Victorious Finish

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Mark Shields

In Mark 13:1-36, Jesus forewarns that there will be wars, earthquakes, and famines. There will be distress, betrayal, and dissention within families but then there will be a time when the Son of man begins to reign so keep on … Continue reading →

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If good people barely make it, what’s in store for the bad?

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on M. Wiley Wilson:
Why it matters to Jesus: Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. Unfortunately, many in the church want us believe otherwise. Solomon knew otherwise as well.…

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Encouraged by Hope

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like a ship at sea During a storm So is our life Facing much harm. ? Hope is the anchor To secure our soul To meet the main goal Of making us whole. ? Our…

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My Hope is in Jesus

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mark Shields

God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as … Continue reading →

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Encouraged by Hope

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Mark Shields

We explored in the previous post about being enlightened which is noticing God all around us, relying on the Spirits’ prompting, and applying the Word as we look forward to the promise of a glorious future. In Hebrews 6:9-20, we … Continue reading →

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