Author Archives: Mark Shields

Worship Service Update 11/27/2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Last Sunday at the church I attend, the message was titled “I’m Thankful for…”  We live in a changing world today that is changing at a rapid pace. With a smart phone, we can instantly get the temperature in New … Continue reading →

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Making a Change

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading throughout 2 Chronicles, Judah has its good kings and its bad kings. Josiah was a king who wanted to make a change and start going by the Book of the Law of the Lord. He took action and the … Continue reading →

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The Discipline of Josiah

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

We discover in reading 2 Chronicles 34 that Josiah ruled much differently than his father and grandfather. His character contained the element of discipline and he sought God’s direction. His reforms were thorough as he set out to completely destroy the … Continue reading →

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Poem to Help Apply Faith

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

I’ve been studying in 2 Chronicles 31-33 this past week; there are some good kings and some bad kings. Even the best of leaders can fall into the traps of pride and materialism but there are steps one can take. … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Poem 11/23/2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

Studying in 2 Chronicles 31-33 this past week, I’ve learned that one of the main attributes of any leader is having confidence and this in turn gives confidence to their followers. Here’s a poem that this study has inspired: Giving … Continue reading →

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