Category Archives: Focus

Are We Building Our Own Towers of Babel Today?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

Instead of relying on God, the world began to rely on themselves as with the account in Genesis 11. The world began to populate, there was only one language, and there was not much strive. Things were going so well … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Genesis | Tagged Accomplishment, God, Government, Humanity, Language, Secularism, Society, Tower of Babel | 6 Comments

Bringing Order to Life

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

God put Adam and Eve in charge of the Garden; to take care of it and the animals that lived there. Approach each day’s manual and mental task with this in mind; that we are to be good stewards of … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Focus, Genesis | Tagged Adam, enthusiasm, Eve, Faithfulness, Garden of Eden, God, Love, Stewardship, World | 4 Comments

Divine Interruption

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. – Matthew 1:18 I … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Holiday | Tagged Birth of Jesus, Difficulty, Faith, Finances, Focus, Joseph, Relationships | 1 Comment

Looking for a Star

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source When we look for a star like the wise men did, we should keep searching with diligence. Our stars today may be a friend, a song, a bible verse, or a point made in a sermon. – Pastor … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Holiday | Tagged Bible, Christmas, Focus, Friends, Sermon, Songs | 1 Comment

The Kings Palace

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come … Continue reading →