Tag Archives: God

Many Read Our Actions

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reflecting upon Zechariah 7, our gratitude for God’s love might be to find what it is that we can do to help others and take every opportunity to make it happen. Only a few may read the Bible day after … Continue reading →

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How Each Day Is Lived

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my journey through Zechariah 7, I have learned that the outward signs of goodness are not keeping the formalities in religion like showing up to church or being a part of a certain group but in how each day is … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Choice to Obey

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

Disciplined study of God’s Word, acceptance of His Son, and asking for help to receive the power of the Holy Spirit leads to a bright future. Even though the book of Zechariah was written around 519 BC after the Babylonian … Continue reading →

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Zechariah 5-8 Questions for Reflection

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Mark Shields

So far in my study of the book of Zechariah, I’ve read about how Zechariah is arousing the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem. Because of Jesus, we know today that we are the Temple of God. His Spirit … Continue reading →