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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 97-99

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

Applying God’s principles of leadership, teamwork, and service is the best way to provide strength and growth. It takes a disciplined continuous effort but it benefits families, businesses, and organizations. The mission of this blog is to demonstrate an instrument … Continue reading →

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Workers Deserve A Holiday

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

What is “Labor Day”? It’s a federal holiday in the United States observed on the first Monday in September to celebrate the economic and social contribution of workers. Workers deserve a holiday. Think of the issues faced at work; people … Continue reading →

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Putting Order into Each Day

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 9:1-15, after the eight day celebration, the Israelites assembled together where they read the Bible, confessed their sin, and worshiped. Ezra brings out in a prayer the character traits of God like being the creator, the seed … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 7-9

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

As I look back on my Journey through the book of Nehemiah, I’ve learned some lessons on how to react when others don’t want you to succeed. There were some who opposed the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem but … Continue reading →

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Praise God for His Help

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

After reading a block of planned Bible reading and answering the questions in my devotional, I’ll usually spend some time reflecting on the main point and what God is teaching me. Sometimes I’ll also illustrate the main point with something … Continue reading →