Tag Archives: Reward

Persistent and Optimistic

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

If you focus on God’s promises, you have hope that inspires you to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic because your attention is on the reward rather than the difficulty so you endure. Your mind is … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Mark Shields

Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. – Revelation 22:12 In the post “Victorious Finish”, thoughts were given as to the reasons for the forewarnings … Continue reading →

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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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Stepping Ahead to Hebrews

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Be nourished by the gospel; Applying what you learn By following Jesus At each and every turn. Be an example to others And develop strengths carefully By determining your main purpose That fulfills your destiny…

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Confident that Faith is Rewarded

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We face many trials Much tribulation But there is a reward An eternal destination   So keep running the race In God’s design Running to win Toward the finish line   With Confidence Use faith…

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