Tag Archives: Trials

Prayer and Preparation

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

John was in exile on the island of Patmos simply because of spreading the Gospel message. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, we may not face persecution like John but we do face many trials in life. That’s why it’s so … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Revelation | Tagged Directions, Dream, exile, Gospel, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Lessons, Love, Possibilities, Prayer, Scripture, Trials | 2 Comments

Delivered from the Trials of Life

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Think of how God has delivered His people throughout history from starving in the dessert, from oppression, during sickness, or in distress at sea. He saved Daniel from the lions, Moses rose to prominence at age 80, and He gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Beatles, David, Deliverance, God, History, Joy, Lucille Ball, Michael Jordon, Moses, Praise, quotes, Thankfulness, The Walt Disney Company, Thomas Edison, Trials | 14 Comments

Questions for Reflection – James 3-5

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The brother of Jesus named James writes a letter to help the Christians in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor who were going through much difficulty as they were being persecuted and even dying for their … Continue reading →

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He Can Get Us Through This

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I posted about James 1:1-15. During the time James wrote his letter there was tremendous difficulty but he was determined to communicate how God could get them through this. When trials come our way, we need to see it … Continue reading →

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Problems Can Become Possibilities

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

At the time James wrote the letter in today’s passage, Christian communities in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor were going through much difficulty and even dying for their faith. The brother of Jesus in James … Continue reading →