Tag Archives: victory

God’s Plan For Victory

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 6, I posted yesterday about how successful Nehemiah was in leading the project of rebuilding the city wall of Jerusalem. There was opposition to the rebuilding but Nehemiah stood strong with the help of God. We may … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Christ, God, Israel, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Nehemiah 6, victory, Wall of Jerusalem | 3 Comments

Matthew 27 Questions for Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over the last couple of weeks, my spiritual journey has taken me through Matthew 26. I’m going slower through these chapters because there are so many lessons to be learned that we can apply in our own life as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Christ, Communion, Cross, Desires, Devotional, Forgiven, Gethsemane, God, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Lessons, Matthew, Matthew 27, Peter, Pharisee, Prayer, Questions, Reflection, Spiritual Journey, Strength, Thoughts, victory | 9 Comments

Pray and Become Stronger – Matthew 26:36-46

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

Jesus was in great mental anguish at Gethsemane but as written in Matthew 26:36-46, He returns stronger each time He goes to pray during the night. He worked His heart out for us until the final victory on the cross. … Continue reading →

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Acceptance – Ezekiel 43:13-27

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

We don’t have to jump through hoops to be approved by God. Jesus Christ of Nazareth changed everything; simply believing in His death and resurrection, gives immediate, constant, and forever acceptance. Before God’s gift of His Son, there was a … Continue reading →