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Author Archives: Mark Shields
God’s Love is Constant
After reading in Ezra 2, the thought occurred to me that the only thing that doesn’t change is God’s love for us and how He carries those that trust Him, who follow His will, and aim to glorify His name. … Continue reading
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Tagged Casting Crown, Follow, Glorify, God, Jesus, Love, Praise You In This Storm, Trust
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The Journey Home – Ezra 2
In Ezra 2, God’s people who had been exiled in Babylon return on the 800 mile journey back home to Jerusalem. Almost 50,000 people return to their homeland. They had been through tough times, away from their homeland a long … Continue reading
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Tagged Babylon, Exiled in Babylon, Ezra, God, God’s Assistance, God’s Glory, God’s Love for Us, God’s Will, Holy City, Israel, Jerusalem, Journey Home, Journey Home from Babylon, Lord, Neighborhood, Second Temple, Temple
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God’s Word is Powerful – Ezra 1
God’s Word is powerful in human life. Because of the Word found in Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to let the exiles return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. The Temple had been destroyed … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazing, Chris Tomlin, Christianity, Cyrus, Ezra, God, God’s Word, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Jerusalem, Jesus, Law, Lord, Persia, Pick-Me-UP, Prayer, Skills, Talents, Team, Teamwork, Temple, Together, Worship
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Questions for Reflection – Ezra 1-3
I’ve finished traveling through Matthew. Along the journey, I noticed how Matthew presented Jesus Christ as the Messiah long promised by God. The Christian faith is built on records that prove and link the Old and New Testaments; God’s purposes … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Ezra, Christ, Christianity, Church, Ezra, Family, God, Job, Lessons Learned, Messiah, Old Testament, Spiritual Journey, United Methodist Church
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Sermon Outline – What Makes an Awesome Mom?
Moms are always honored in the Bible. They matter because they have such an awesome capacity to bless their little ones and to continue to bless them as they grow into adults to become parents themselves. I liked the funny … Continue reading
