Tag Archives: Discipline

Workers Deserve A Holiday

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

What is “Labor Day”? It’s a federal holiday in the United States observed on the first Monday in September to celebrate the economic and social contribution of workers. Workers deserve a holiday. Think of the issues faced at work; people … Continue reading →

Posted in Physical and Mental Health | Tagged Athlete, Auto Insurance, Bible Study, Books, Christian, Discipline, Economy, Exercise, Gardening, God, Health, Holy Spirit, Labor Day, Movies, Music, Sports, Success, travel, United States, Vehicle insurance, Workers | 9 Comments

The Better Way

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

The author of Psalm 94 lived in a day when government promoted wrongdoing and persecuted the virtuous. He pleads with God for a settling of scores. Think of all the negative enterprises today that prosper while they destroy the lives … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Career, Christ, Christianity, Discipline, Faith, Families, God, Lord, Marriage, Ministry, Prayer, Psalm, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Virtue | 5 Comments

Doing the Right Thing

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

As explained in Nehemiah 5, there was an outcry of the people about their living conditions. They blamed the leaders for burdening them with excessive tax to the king. Nehemiah was a leader for the people and angry at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Character, Discipline, Generosity, God, God’s Word, Integrity, Jerusalem, Judah, Leadership, Nehemiah, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Wall of Jerusalem | 1 Comment

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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Inspiration for Change

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

As stated in Ezra 9, a report was brought to Ezra of the people being unfaithful because of associations with those who worshiped idols instead of the one true God. Even the leaders were guilty; lacking the discipline and setting … Continue reading →