Monthly Archives: May 2012

God’s Word is Powerful – Ezra 1

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

God’s Word is powerful in human life. Because of the Word found in Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to let the exiles return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. The Temple had been destroyed … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Ezra 1-3

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’ve finished traveling through Matthew. Along the journey, I noticed how Matthew presented Jesus Christ as the Messiah long promised by God. The Christian faith is built on records that prove and link the Old and New Testaments; God’s purposes … Continue reading →

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Sermon Outline – What Makes an Awesome Mom?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

Moms are always honored in the Bible. They matter because they have such an awesome capacity to bless their little ones and to continue to bless them as they grow into adults to become parents themselves. I liked the funny … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan For Us – Matthew 28

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

In spite of all the precautions, the tomb could not hold Jesus. As presented to us in Matthew 28, on the third day after the crucifixion, Jesus had risen just as He had said with instructions for the disciples to … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Keeps Going On and On – Matthew 27:57-66

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

I journey now into Matthew 27:57-66. Reading in the passage, Jesus didn’t have a burial place so it was thought that He would be buried in a place where the very poor were buried but Joseph who was a member … Continue reading →