Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 7-8, the wall around Jerusalem was finished but the safety of the city depended more on the inhabitants than upon its walls so God put in Nehemiah’s heart the desire to start the process of returning the … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Applied Faith, Celebrate, Christ, God, God’s Word, Israel, Jerusalem, Joy, Nehemiah, Pray, Prayer, Wall of Jerusalem | 5 Comments

Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 7-9

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

As I look back on my Journey through the book of Nehemiah, I’ve learned some lessons on how to react when others don’t want you to succeed. There were some who opposed the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem but … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Accountable, Bible, Bible Study, Book of Nehemiah, Desire, Focused, Followers, God, Good News, Israelites, Jerusalem, Journey, Leadership, Lessons, Momentum, Nehemiah, Path, Plans, Positive Change, Projects, Reform, Success, Wall of Jerusalem | 8 Comments

God’s Plan For Victory

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 6, I posted yesterday about how successful Nehemiah was in leading the project of rebuilding the city wall of Jerusalem. There was opposition to the rebuilding but Nehemiah stood strong with the help of God. We may … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Christ, God, Israel, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Nehemiah 6, victory, Wall of Jerusalem | 3 Comments

Completing Projects Together

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

In order to succeed in any project that brings positive change, the desire to finish has to be greater than the fear brought on by those trying to stop it. As we journey into Nehemiah 6, those against the project … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Character, Christianity, City Wall of Jerusalem, Desire, Enemies, Fear, God, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Prayer, Reflection, Religion and Spirituality, Russ Taff, Success, Teamwork, Temptations, Wall of Jerusalem | 1 Comment

Happy Fourth of July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Mark Shields

As I was thinking what to post this July 4th, my thoughts were on iconic symbols around the world and the upcoming Olympics in London. As I researched, I noticed that the iconic symbol of London, Tower Bridge was built … Continue reading →