Category Archives: Focus

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Listening to God

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I continued a study in the book of Luke. A question brought out was do you listen to God as you go about your daily work? Here are a few ideas you might want to try: See God … Continue reading →

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Slow Down and Listen

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Following His Guidance, I wrote about how frustrating and inconvenient it must have been for Mary and Joseph to travel so far to Bethlehem. It was a physically demanding and inconvenient trip of approximately 100 miles to … Continue reading →

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