Tag Archives: Christ

Leave Yesterday and Tomorrow to God

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post, I shared about how we are wonderfully made by God and we should praise Him for how far we’ve come. His Spirit lives in us as pointed out in 1 Corinthians 3:16, “Don’t you know that … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Burdens, Christ, Christianity, Church, Churches of God, Cross, Don Moen, First Epistle to the Corinthians, foot of the cross, God, Laughter, Music, Praise, Rainbow, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Spirit, spirituality, Temple | 14 Comments

Praise God for Bringing Us This Far

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the ancient festivals of Israel like Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles the people would thank God for what He had done in the past. For example: the history behind Passover is acknowledging God’s help when He passed by the blood-marked … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged ancient festivals, Blood of Christ, Christ, Christianity, eternal rewards, God, Israel, Israelite, Light, Lord, Passover, Pentecost, Potential, Praise, religion, Rewards, Tabernacles, tenth plague, theology | 6 Comments

Knowledge or Intimacy

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The second message in a series has started at the church I attend called “Not a Fan”. This week’s message is titled “Knowledge or Intimacy” and can be watched at this link. All sermons are available by clicking on Pastor’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, Luke, Pharisee, Simon | 3 Comments

Faith Brings Light to a Sometimes Dark World

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

Life is not always easy but we can continue to rejoice in the Lord. Even when we have those that try to bring us down or when our path seems to be broken. Even when we do not feel secure, … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged Affliction, boston marathon, brighter future, Christ, Christianity, Composure, darkest hours, Eternal, Evangelism, Faith, Fears, God, HolySpirit, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Path, perfect world, Rejoice, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Spiritual, Trust, walk with god | Leave a comment

My Reward is with Christ

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

David was Israel’s greatest king but the Messiah is even greater as noted in Psalms 110 . In this passage, we get a good picture of the Messiah and of the rewarding future. The enemies which are ungodly men, sin, … Continue reading →