Tag Archives: Strength

Working On The Unproductive Things In Life

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Rise Up several parables are told by Jesus to inspire us to be productive. Like the man who still had hope in the unproductive fig tree, we can go the extra mile to work on the things … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Going Extra Mile, Video | Tagged Eternal Life, Going Extra Mile, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Parables, Persistence, Power, Prayer, Productivity, Progress, Soul, Strength | Leave a comment

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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Stepping Ahead with Faith

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Step ahead into the future To build a better nation Step ahead with faith With no hesitation The lack of faith Gets one off track We may face difficulties But know God has our back…

Posted in Devotionals, Genesis, Poems | Tagged Courage, Difficulty, Doubts, Exploration, Faith, Fears, fellowship, God, Lord, Mission, Strength, Thankfulness, Trust, Worship | 4 Comments

Faith Gives Assistance to Step Ahead Even in Doubt

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

We all have doubts; even great people of God in the Bible like Abraham had doubts. When Abraham faced the famine upon entering the land God had promised, doubt led him away from the difficult situation into a place he … Continue reading →