Tag Archives: Cross

Psalm 90-93 Questions for Reflection

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Mark Shields

I just finished my study of the book of Nehemiah so here’s a link to all the studies along this journey so far: Index of Devotionals. In the study of Nehemiah, I learned that the moment we pray for more … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Bible, Christ, Cross, Desire, God, Holy City, Jerusalem, Journey, Leadership, Moses, Nehemiah, Olympics, Plans, Practice, Pray, Psalm, Psalms, Purpose, Sports, Teamwork, Training | 8 Comments

God’s Guiding Principles

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, I wrote about some thoughts after reading Nehemiah 13:15-30. The physical wall had been built around Jerusalem but it was the lack of structure within the society that was causing problems. Within the post yesterday, we pointed … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Attention, Christianity, Cross, Devotion, Focus, God, Israel, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Prayer, Principles, religion & spirituality, Spirit, Structure | 4 Comments

Structural Principles

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah set out to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem; not only the physical wall but the structural principles of an effective society. The physical wall had been built but as explained in Nehemiah 13:15-30, the people were not living according … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Character, Cross, God, God’s Principles, Holy Spirit, Jerusalem, Jesus, Laminin, Nehemiah, Society, Structure, Wall of Jerusalem | 5 Comments

Smiles from Others and Smiles from God

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

Express gratitude for what God has given by giving. Be a partner in His work and expect a very large return on your generosity in the form of smiles from others and smiles from God. In today’s reading of Nehemiah … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Charity, Christianity, Control, Cross, Direct, Economy, Generosity, Giving, God, Gratitude, Jerusalem, Kindness, Liberty, Love, Nehemiah, Organize, Plan, Prayer, religion & spirituality, Smile, Smiles, Teamwork | 8 Comments

Leading Out of Love

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Many know the right thing to do but it’s hard to follow through. Great leaders get across to good people that doing what’s right is worth the time and effort. I wrote in the post yesterday about how Nehemiah was … Continue reading →