Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Writing on the Wall

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 5, Belshazzar was entertaining a large group of his leaders at a banquet. The mood of Belshazzar was of happiness and of a sense of security because the empire was so great and well protected. No one … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Study of Daniel 5-8

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

This past week, I wrote of my study in Daniel 3-4 and there are also two poems this study has inspired. Please check them out at these links below: Boldness Through Prayer Comebacks After Setbacks The plan now is to … Continue reading →

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Vaya Con Dios – Sermon Message 02/09/2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

The message last Sunday at the church I attend was about expressing our love for God with worship. On this Valentine’s Day, let’s express our love to our Creator, our Redeemer, and our sustaining God. We worship Him with our … Continue reading →

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A Setback can be Just the Start of a Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s post was about king Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. He had become prosperous but was humbled when everything was taken away. It was only when he came to the conclusion that God was in charge that he was restored as king; … Continue reading →

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Put God in Charge

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream as described in Daniel 4, is about an enormous tree that is visible to the ends of earth (v. 11). It has beautiful leaves and abundant fruit providing shelter and food for every living thing. In the … Continue reading →