Tag Archives: Christ

Haggai 1–2 Questions for Reflection

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

For a time now, I’ve been sharing some thoughts as I studied the Psalms. The journey now takes me into the book of Haggai to study about a prophet sent by God to stir up the people and finish the … Continue reading →

Posted in Haggai | Tagged Bible, Christ, Devotional, God, Haggai, Journey, Lessons, Psalm, Reflection, Temple | 1 Comment

Our Play Book

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Mark Shields

This week’s message in the six part series called “Game Plan” is titled “Play Book”. The universal church is the spiritual team of God. To keep us on track, the Bible constantly trains the body of Christ. Like our “Play … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Actions, Bible, Bible Study, Body of Christ, Christ, Game Plan, God, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Maranatha Singers, Play Book, Podcast, Sermons, Teamwork, Timothy | 2 Comments

Weapons Against The Competition

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

There is competition we face every day; determination competes against doubt, passion against apathy, sacrifice against safety. The challenge for us is to learn about the qualities of Christ so we can use them as weapons against this competition; bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Aaron Shust, Challenge, Christ, Competition, David, determination, God, lion of the tribe of judah, My Savior My God, Passion, Religion and Spirituality, Sacrifice, tribe of judah, victory | 8 Comments

Worthy Because of Christ

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

Covered in Psalm 106 are events from Moses leading God’s people out of Egypt to when Israel was taken by the Babylonians. The people were being led to the Promised Land but on the journey, they complained about the need … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Babylon, Challenge, Christ, Christianity, Courage, Egypt, Faith, God, Hope, Israel, Journey, Love, Moses, Optimism, Path, pleasing god, Promised Land, Psalm, religion, spirituality, time of despair, victory | 2 Comments

Family, Friends and Prayer

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

For the last few weekends, I’ve been writing about the importance of physical and spiritual health. Today, I’ll write about the importance of family, friends, and prayer to this core value. Friday and Saturday, I was able to spend some … Continue reading →