Tag Archives: Renewal

Alignment

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

I remember the frustration of putting a chair together one time, struggling as the screw holes refused to line up. Three out of four screws went in just fine, but that last one? Impossible. No matter how much I twisted … Continue reading →

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Plans to Give You Hope

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Mark Shields

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11 Some thoughts written in the post “Hope in … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Light of God’s Truth

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Mark Shields

The book of Joel in the Bible gives hope in the light of God’s truth and is a powerful call to reflection, repentance, and renewal. Joel 3 builds upon the themes established earlier in the book, examining the justice of … Continue reading →

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Deliverance in Times of Trouble

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mark Shields

And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. – Psalm 50:15 Sometimes we don’t realize that God is in control as pointed out in “Divine Intervention”. God may offer a … Continue reading →

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Divine Intervention

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

In moments of difficulty, we learn to rely more deeply on our faith. There is stuff we struggle with daily, and we just want to start over with a clean slate, much like rebooting a computer to remove what hinders … Continue reading →

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