Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Bible Invites Victory

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

Last weekend, we continued the sermon series “The Bible – A Story of God and All of Us” at the local church I attend. Here is a link to a poem that was inspired by last week’s message: The Bible … Continue reading →

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Putting Our Thoughts on Him

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

God speaks through His Word and we can learn lessons to live by if we listen.  There are also songs, pictures, and personal experiences that help us to put our thoughts on Him. Seek God with all your heart, soul, … Continue reading →

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Seeking Him with All Our Heart and Soul

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

There are reforms king Asa undertakes in the spiritual life of his kingdom as written in 2 Chronicles 15. He removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the towns he had captured in the … Continue reading →

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He Rescues in a Time of Need

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

If facing difficulty, the lesson learned by what Abijah and Asa did in 2 Chronicles 13-14 is a good one to take to heart. Pray and ask God to intervene; trusting that you will be rescued in your time of … Continue reading →

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Being Right with God

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

The prevailing atmosphere during the reign of Asa was one of being right with God and of peace. As recorded in 2 Chronicles 14, Asa’s army of around 580,000 consisted of soldiers from Benjamin and Judah. The army of Zerah … Continue reading →

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