Tag Archives: Esther

Questions for Reflection to Help in the Study of Esther 1-4

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection from Psalm 132-138. To review where I’ve been over the last few weeks along with a synopsis of the answers, I wrote a post at this link: answers as we step ahead. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Questions for Reflection | Tagged accepting god, book of esther, Christ, Church, Esther, God, Mordecai | 5 Comments

Traits to Emulate

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

I’ve been studying recently about personality traits and many characters in the Bible demonstrated traits we can try to emulate. From a person named Esther in the Bible, we learn about openness and its benefits. Being open and letting people … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasing Personality | Tagged Bible, Esther, God, Humility, Leadership, Peace, Personality, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Social Sciences, theology, Trust, Unity | 2 Comments

Wherever You Are

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

Even when we can’t see God, He is present. Listen to Him in your Bible reading time and in your prayer time. Wherever you are; at work, in your neighborhood, at home with young kids, helping an older parent – … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Church, cloud of witnesses, Epistle to the Hebrews, Esther, God, hebrews 12, Jesus, prayer time, religion, Saint, throne of god | Leave a comment

Esther’s Story

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

We continued a four-part series at First United Methodist Church Waco titled “Amazing Stories”. Today’s message is “Esther’s Story” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. The words in black are notes provided … Continue reading →