Monthly Archives: June 2012

Illuminating Blogger Award

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’m honored to receive the Illuminating Blogger Award given to me by Faith Rises. It’s a blog that uplifts and inspires written by Faith who builds faith in her readers. Each day with God can be amazing when we read … Continue reading →

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Praise God for His Help

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

After reading a block of planned Bible reading and answering the questions in my devotional, I’ll usually spend some time reflecting on the main point and what God is teaching me. Sometimes I’ll also illustrate the main point with something … Continue reading →

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Do It For God

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Mark Shields

It’s important to trust God with the help we need for each task. Pray for people around you like a spouse, a parent, a leader at your place of work, or a colleague. Ezra asked for help, prayed, and took … Continue reading →

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Boldness for Leaders

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my study and writing yesterday about Ezra 7 and how he showed boldness, I began to think of how we can have that same type of boldness as leaders in what we do. What if in every circumstance that … Continue reading →

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The Mission

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

King Artaxerxes let Ezra go to Jerusalem as stated in Ezra 7 and take any Levites or priests with him.  Also to deliver all the articles entrusted for worship in the temple of God. Ezra was told to appoint law … Continue reading →

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