Tag Archives: Encouragement

Caring for Others

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abram demonstrated that he cared for others. As writers, we also show that we care for others by giving back what we have learned in life to our readers. What we make happen for others, God will make happen for … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Music, Pleasing Personality | Tagged Abraham, Egypt, Encouragement, Faith, Generosity, God, Humility, Jordon, Lessons, Life, Lord, Negev, Peace, People, Priorities, Purpose, Readers, Unity, Writers | Leave a comment

Being the Link to Connect the Power

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

After being expelled from Egypt, Abraham went up to the desert region called the Negev along with his wife Sarah and his nephew Lot. Explained in Genesis 13 is a problem with both Abraham and Lot being together. Both men … Continue reading →

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How Can We Carry Out Our Purpose?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I wrote in the post: Noah Carries out His Purpose; the account of the days leading up to the flood and then the flood itself. God gave Noah a purpose and he was self-disciplined so that it was carried … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Purpose | Tagged Communication, Community, Constitution, Corruption, Courage, Encouragement, God, Inspiration, Leadership, Morality, Nation, Neighborhoods, Noah’s Ark, Plan, Prayer, Purpose, Self Discipline, Society | 5 Comments

Prayer and Plans

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

Our time in prayer should be a time of preparation and planning just as Jesus demonstrates to us when making a decision on who would be His 12 Apostles. We should desire to know the decisions we make are right. … Continue reading →

Posted in Desire, Luke | Tagged Attitude, Decisions, Encouragement, Golden Rule, Jesus, Joy, Planning, Praying, Service | Leave a comment

Making the Right Decisions

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading Luke 6:12-38, Jesus reveals a sense of responsibility when He chooses apostles to take on future leadership. His first order of business was to go out to spend an entire night on the mountainside praying (v. 12). When we … Continue reading →