Tag Archives: Confidence

Concentrate on What God Can Do

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Mark Shields

Faith depends upon the capacity to concentrate on what God can do until we confidently follow His direction with a burning obsession. He’s not distant but near and with technology we can work together to exert ourselves to do His … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 1-3

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’ve completed the book of Ezra and at this link is an index of the studies published so far. Along the journey, it was noticed how Ezra encourages the returned-exiles in the building of the temple. He teaches them how … Continue reading →

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Boldness for Leaders

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my study and writing yesterday about Ezra 7 and how he showed boldness, I began to think of how we can have that same type of boldness as leaders in what we do. What if in every circumstance that … Continue reading →