Tag Archives: victory

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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Always Here for US

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

From my journey through Daniel 6, I saw how those who opposed Daniel wanted to bring him down but Daniel was a man of faith. The way he lived encouraged king Darius back then and it encourages us today. Like … Continue reading →

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Daniel and the Lions’ Den

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 6, king Darius appointed Daniel as one of the three administrators over 120 governors within the Median/Persian Empire. Daniel was a very distinguished leader and the king thought so highly of him that plans were being set … Continue reading →

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Follow the Path Away from Corruption

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

For a society to build up a resistance to corruption, we have to believe that small actions over time will build up to make major improvements. We have to look at corruption as the enemy and work together to identify … Continue reading →

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Stick to the Plan and Rejoice About the Big Plus Sign

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

All nations are called on to praise God because His steadfast love endures forever. Those who call on Him are comforted with everlasting goodness and mercy.  Psalm 117-118 takes us from the exile in Babylon to the time Jesus walked … Continue reading →

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