Monthly Archives: March 2013

Questions for Reflection – 1 Chronicles 20-23

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through 1 Chronicles 17–19. I studied about David who was in search for a place to put the Arc of the Covenant but God gave David a different plan. Many … Continue reading →

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Free to Be Me and Jesus is the Key

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

The song Free To Be Me by Francesca Battistelli is about how we are empowered to be who we are made to be because of the freedom we have and that Jesus is the key. God became flesh and … Continue reading →

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Offering Sympathy

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading from 1 Chronicles 19, I like how David handled the situation with his servants. He immediately empathized with their humiliation and let them stay in Jericho till they could get their confidence back. A leader wants their people to … Continue reading →

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Empathy of David

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Nahash was king of the Ammonites and friend of David’s when he was fleeing Saul. As recorded in 1 Chronicles 19, David considered him an ally and friend and sent a delegation to morn his death. His son Hanum assumed … Continue reading →

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Give God Glory for Spiritual Victories

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went and David gave God all the Glory. Because of Christ, we have spiritual victories today. I found this video that inspires this thought. Simply click this link: Give You Glory – Jeremy … Continue reading →