Tag Archives: Christianity

A Church’s Mission

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Here’s what I took away Sunday from the sermon message at the church I worship at: A church’s mission is not to compete against other churches. A church’s mission is to transform people into the likeness of Jesus Christ and … Continue reading →

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Bringing a Team Together

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

A good leader has faith, applies that faith as the Lord guides, has followers that buy into a plan, and surrounds themselves with good team members. David had proven that he was a great leader as the ruler of Hebron. … Continue reading →

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Making Good Decisions

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Yesterday’s post, I wrote about making decisions. How can we make good decisions that will lead us on the correct path? The passage from yesterday tells us that inquiring of the Lord is the best choice. Pray to God … Continue reading →

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Every Person is Important

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

Recorded in 1 Chronicles 7-9 are a list of names remembered for eternity in the most published book of all time. Every person is important to God and He sent his son to die for all. The question for each … Continue reading →

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Giving God Our Best

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Most of the people during the time of 1 Chronicles 7-9 worked in agriculture but some were also soldiers, guards, and some worked for the house of the Lord like the Levites. Our God is a God of order and … Continue reading →