Tag Archives: God the Father

God In Our Presence

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

The psalmist praises God in Psalm 135 because of what He has done in the past and will continue to do for the future. He provides grace, power, and victory against enemies like He did against Pharaoh and other kings throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christ, Christianity, faithful god, God, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Loving God, Psalm, psalmist, Spiritual Treasures | 1 Comment

The Model Fatherhood

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

Happy Father’s Day! The picture above was taken Christmas morning 1967. That’s my Dad setting up the race track Santa gave me and that’s me wearing my new football jersey. My sister Tracy is on the right side of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged dad, Egypt, Father, Fathers Day, God, God the Father, Israelites | 1 Comment

Looking Forward to The Day

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

The Old Testament ends with victory for those who believe and continue to honor God. While expecting His gracious promise to be fulfilled each day, we can be thankful, give effort, be disciplined, and care for neighbors. Two types of … Continue reading →

Posted in Malachi | Tagged Christianity, Devotion, Discipline, fellowship, Freedom, God, God the Father, Gospel, gracious promise, Happiness, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Joy, magnificent creation, Malachi, Neighbors, New Testament, Old Testament, religion, Thankful, Value, victory, Virtue, Wisdom, wonderful sounds | 1 Comment

Training Takes Effort

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

In reflecting on yesterday’s reading of Zechariah 5-6, there is a choice we make in order to become more like Christ. Training for anything be it in sports or in life takes effort. I mentioned yesterday about going out for … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Champion For God, Choices, Christ, Christianity, Discipline, Effort, Epistle to the Colossians, God, God the Father, HolySpirit, Practice, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, Sports, Training | 2 Comments

Courage Needed

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

Two more visions are presented in Zechariah 3-4. In the fourth vision, Joshua the priest represents Israel which is a city culturally polluted and unclean until washed and sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit … Continue reading →