Tag Archives: Strength

Prayer Can Transform Despair into Jubilant Victory

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

How can we have hope in times of despair? We can go to the Lord in prayer and problems can be transformed. The treasure of hope can rescue during difficulty and provide a smoother pathway to the future. In the … Continue reading →

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Hope in a Time of Despair

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Mark Shields

David’s problem in Psalm 142 is that he is fleeing from Saul’s men. He is not only in physical danger but emotionally he feels that no one cares for him. He’s in a cave in a desperate situation with no … Continue reading →

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He Touched Daniel and Touches Us Too

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

In April of 1970, the Apollo 13 crew was in a close call. In the movie depicting the event called “Apollo 13”, they were returning to earth when their control panel shorted out and everything went dark but they were … Continue reading →

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Receiving Peace and Strength

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Word tells us that Daniel had been mourning for three weeks when he received the vision as explained in Daniel 10. Daniel was an older man at this point; around the age of eighty and had been fasting and … Continue reading →

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The Word Keeps Us Upright

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

As we all walk this journey called life, some may slip occasionally. How do we react when someone slips?  Take a look at this short video of penguins walking on slippery ice: Penguins do something awesomely human.  Did you see … Continue reading →

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