Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Leadership Way

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Mark Shields

Being a good leader is about making the right choices, taking in the right information, and getting the right help from those that are around them. After reading 2 Chronicles 24, Joash did some good when Jehoiada was alive and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Athaliah, Books of Chronicles, God, Jehoiada, Joash, Leadership, Matt Redman, Religion and Spirituality | 7 Comments

Following the Path to Victory

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 24, a major project is carried out during the reign of Joash to glorify the Lord. The king decided to restore the temple and the project was to be financed by a tax. This strategy did … Continue reading →

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Help Build Up a Strong Faith

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reading 1 Chronicles 23, I noticed that a coalition worked for a common purpose. The plan was to get a new king so the continuance of the line of David would be assured. It took planning, organization and teamwork. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Books of Chronicles, Chris Tomlin, Christ, Christianity, David, Epistle to the Romans, God, How Great Is Our God (song) | 2 Comments

Common Objective Creates Synergy

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

There was so much disruption in the line of David during the time in history of today’s passage. King Ahaziah had been killed and his mother named Athaliah who was the daughter of the king of Aham who did evil … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Athaliah, Books of Chronicles, David, God, Jehoiada, Jehosheba, Joash, king Jehoram, Lord, royal family, Young Joash | 7 Comments

Worship Service Update 10-27-2013

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Today, we start a new sermon series called “First” at the church where I worship. First is based on a simple belief: that we put God before everything else in our lives – possessions, gadgets, houses, cars, careers, busy schedules, … Continue reading →