Tag Archives: Direction

Change the World with Words

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Within James 3:1-12, the untamed tongue is described as being like a forest fire that starts with a small spark but then spreads out of control. It goes throughout the whole body to set the course of one’s life on … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Christ, Church, Direction, Divinity, Encourage, Expressions, Generosity, God, Holy Spirit, James, Kindness, Neighbors, Power, religion, religion & spirituality, Tact, Tolerance, untamed tongue, Word, words of kindness | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Arts and Entertainment, Chris Tomlin, Concentration, Confidence, Contemporary worship, David, David Crowder Band, Direction, Faith, God, God’s Work, Obsession, religion & spirituality, Teamwork, United States | 2 Comments

Putting Order into Each Day

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 9:1-15, after the eight day celebration, the Israelites assembled together where they read the Bible, confessed their sin, and worshiped. Ezra brings out in a prayer the character traits of God like being the creator, the seed … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Accountability, Answers, Bible, Bible Study, Challenges, Christianity, Creator, Direction, Ezra, God, Israelite, Jerusalem, Journal, Kind, Lessons, Listen, Nehemiah, Prayer, Progress, Provider, Purpose, Quiet Time, Righteous, Small Group, Spiritual Health, Worship | 2 Comments

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

The Paths We Take

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

We began a four part series on “Stories for the Road” this past weekend at my church with “The Paths We Take”. Senior Pastor: Rev. Steve Ramsdell gave the sermon message and below is an outline of the message. It’s … Continue reading →