Tag Archives: Perspective

Step of Faith

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many challenges we face; Seems like mission impossible But then as we take a step of faith It all of a sudden is made possible. We meet the challenge As God’s Word makes a way…

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His Word Makes a Way so it’s Okay

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Receive Direction From His Word, I wrote about the circumstance of Joseph while in an Egyptian prison. During the time of Joseph, God spoke through dreams but today God speaks to us through His Word. Think back … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Blessings, Challenges, Dreams, Faith, Forgiving, God’s Word, Gratefulness, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Joseph, Mission, Overcome Difficulty, Perspective, Prayer, Rewards, Soul, Strength | Leave a comment

Receive Direction From His Word

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

While in prison, Joseph made use of his circumstances as explained in Genesis 40 by helping others and by not being downtrodden but maintaining hope. He had a desire to find a way out of his situation and took the … Continue reading →

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There Will Be a Test

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

On Veterans Day this past Sunday, the message at First United Methodist Church Waco was titled “There Will Be a Test”. Our Veterans have passed a test and we all as Christ followers have a test to pass. To make … Continue reading →

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A View From The Stands

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

We continued with the six part series at the church I worship at called “Game Plan”. The second in the series was last weekend titled “A View From The Stands”. To listen or view you can click this link. In … Continue reading →