Tag Archives: Christ

Building Up the Kingdom

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Word of God is very important to us as we learn how we should live. God spoke to David and He listened. We too should listen and prepare for the future. God will give instructions on what we can … Continue reading →

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Rhymes for These Times – Inspired by 1 Chronicles 21

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

The study of 1 Chronicles 21 has inspired two poems. The first is titled “Faith Connection” at this link. It is about how faith connects us to the source of everything good where God is. The second is titled “Atonement” … Continue reading →

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Acceptable Atonement

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reflecting on yesterday’s post and reading of 1 Chronicles 21:14-30, David was near death. A plague was sweeping through the land but David was willing to die for his people and God shows mercy. Our healer today for sin is … Continue reading →

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Sure Signs

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

David was proud of the number of his people and began to trust his own powers rather than the unlimited powers of God. As recorded in 1 Chronicles 21:14-30, God was not happy; sending an angel to make the numbers … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

David began to trust in his own powers rather than trusting in God. God was displeased with David in 1 Chronicles 20:1-21:13 as he counted his fighting men. He was proud of his own accomplishments rather than appreciating that it … Continue reading →