Tag Archives: Purpose

Thankful for Evidence of His Existence

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

As the psalmist explains in Psalm 14, only a fool would refuse to pay attention to the evidence of God’s existence and not live by His truths. It’s hard to understand how a person seeing a brilliant sunrise or sunset … Continue reading →

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Always by Your Side

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, present your request to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 God … Continue reading →

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Assurance Gives Endurance

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in reading Hosea 11-12, the people responded to God’s love and kindness not by going more to Him but away from Him. Instead of gaining assurance from His love to endure difficulty, they sacrificed to the Baals and … Continue reading →

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Dream and Discover

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Reaching for the stars Certainly can be dicey But new ideas result In better days to be. Dream about the possibilities So opportunities are not missed. To be all you can be, Continue to persist.…

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Receive the Best by Withstanding the Test

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him. – James 1:12  In Acts 23:11, Paul was promised that … Continue reading →

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