Tag Archives: Church

The Time We Spend with God is of Essence

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I shared this link to the Sermon Podcast at the church I attend. A point I noted from the message titled “Awe Factor” is that the time we spend with God is of essence. Studying His Word, reflecting on … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, Church, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, Word | 14 Comments

God Made the Wonderful You

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

A lesson learned for me in reading Esther 7-8 is that being open and letting people know who you are has benefits. Esther told the king about her Jewish background and rather than be destroyed, her people received protection. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Esther | Tagged Christ, Church, Esther, Francesca Battistelli, Free to Be Me, God, human-rights, Jesus, Jew, jewish background, large crowd, Mordecai, own worst enemy, religion | 3 Comments

Good Things Happen to Good People

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the second feast as recorded in Esther 7-8, Esther request that her life be spared and the life of her people be spared. Esther’s open identification with her people emphasized to the king that it was people close to … Continue reading →

Posted in Esther | Tagged Ahasuerus, bible series, Christ, Church, Esther, esther chapter, evil plan, God, Haman, human-rights, Jew, Mordecai, Old Testament, religion | 2 Comments

You Make a Difference

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in the book of Esther, we can see God’s hand in the events and we can see also how Esther boldly fulfilled the purpose God had for her. As we set out each day following the call God has … Continue reading →

Posted in Esther | Tagged Bible, book of esther, Christianity, Church, Esther, God, Jews, Michael W. Smith, Mordecai, purpose god | 1 Comment

Feeding Our Faith Will Starve Our Fears

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Strong faith helps us to boldly stand up for God even under stress or danger and if we continuously feed our faith, our fears eventually will starve. Be thankful during fearful circumstances that we can pray for help and fight … Continue reading →