Tag Archives: Devotional

Small Things Become Big Things With God

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The first activity of the Israelites after returning from exile as recorded in Ezra 3 was to build the altar of God. Then they resumed a detailed schedule of offerings and sacrifices. Let us also learn to begin with God … Continue reading →

Posted in Ezra | Tagged Alter of God, Christianity, Devotional, Direction, Ezra, God, God’s Mercy, Guidance, HolySpirit, Israelite, Israelites, Jerusalem, Jesus, Offering, Path, Planning, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Sacrifice, Sermon, Sermon Podcast, Worship | 5 Comments

Matthew 27 Questions for Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over the last couple of weeks, my spiritual journey has taken me through Matthew 26. I’m going slower through these chapters because there are so many lessons to be learned that we can apply in our own life as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Christ, Communion, Cross, Desires, Devotional, Forgiven, Gethsemane, God, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Lessons, Matthew, Matthew 27, Peter, Pharisee, Prayer, Questions, Reflection, Spiritual Journey, Strength, Thoughts, victory | 9 Comments

Matthew 25 Questions for Reflection

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

A few helpful lessons learned during my journey through Matthew 23-24 is that we can spread our wings of faith and soar by meshing what we believe with how we live. We do everything much more effective and efficient when … Continue reading →