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Questions for Reflection – 1 Chronicles 12-16

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

Valuable lessons have been learned in my journey through 1 Chronicles. In 1 Chronicles 1-6, I read the genealogical records and the thought come to mind that everyone’s life matters. That theme was continued in 1 Chronicles 1-11. Our God … Continue reading →

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Repaired Relationships

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

We discovered in Sunday’s sermon at my church an amazing story that we can apply in life today. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers but this didn’t hold him back. He worked hard to move into responsible positions … Continue reading →

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Just Finished the Book Seven Days in Utopia

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

I just finished a great book titled “Seven Days In Utopia: Golf’s Sacred Journey” by David L. Cook. I had the opportunity to attend a seminar he gave at my church about eight years ago. In fact, David is from … Continue reading →

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Begin With Faith and Finish With Faith

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday at the Church I attend, the sermon message was titled “Caleb’s Story”. The story of Caleb begins with faith and finishes with faith. Giants were in the land God had promised but Caleb was not afraid because he believed … Continue reading →

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Rescued

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

Like in this video, sometimes we end up in the trash pile of life and need to be rescued GodVine Video – Blind Dog Living in a Trash Pile Gets Rescued. There is a way home by receiving God’s grace, … Continue reading →