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Author Archives: Mark Shields
How They Spent Their Dash
Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Memorial Day Commemoration (Photo credit: davidyuweb) Memorial Day is observed annually in the United States on the last Monday of May. It originated after the Civil War and honors all Americans who have died in…
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Roadblocks We Face
When the enemies of the returned exiles heard about the rebuilding of the temple, they asked if they could help but their past idol worship was known. The Israelites had absolute confidence in God but didn’t trust their enemies so … Continue reading
Posted in Ezra
Tagged Adversaries, Book of Ezra, Christianity, confidence in god, Difficulties, Ezra, God, Integrity, Israelite, Jerusalem, Leaders, Motives, politics, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Shelter, Storms, Temple, Wisdom
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Questions for Reflection – Ezra 4-6
The first activity of the Israelites after returning from exile was to build the altar of God. We can learn from their example of putting God first. Small things become big things when we go to God and plan to … Continue reading
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Tagged Altar of God, Book of Ezra, Celebration, Christ, Christianity, Difficulties, Ezra, Faith, God, God First, Israel, Israelite, Lessons, Light, Obstacles, Prayer, Road Map, United Methodist Church, Work
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Small Things Become Big Things With God
The first activity of the Israelites after returning from exile as recorded in Ezra 3 was to build the altar of God. Then they resumed a detailed schedule of offerings and sacrifices. Let us also learn to begin with God … Continue reading
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Tagged Alter of God, Christianity, Devotional, Direction, Ezra, God, God’s Mercy, Guidance, HolySpirit, Israelite, Israelites, Jerusalem, Jesus, Offering, Path, Planning, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Sacrifice, Sermon, Sermon Podcast, Worship
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The Paths We Take
We began a four part series on “Stories for the Road” this past weekend at my church with “The Paths We Take”. Senior Pastor: Rev. Steve Ramsdell gave the sermon message and below is an outline of the message. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Sermon Outline
Tagged Bible, Destination, Direction, Dreams, God, God’s Path, Intentions, Jesus, Journey, Lord, New International Version, Pastor, Sermon
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