Tag Archives: God

In the Center of Your Life

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

The lesson for me in reading 2 Chronicles 2-:1-13 is to put God in the center of your life. In times of struggle, pray every day and trust God every minute. See difficult times as an opportunity for God to … Continue reading →

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How to Handle a Crisis

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

Jehoshaphat does three things when he receives news of a new military threat as pointed out in 2 Chronicles 20:1-13. He first inquired of the Lord and then proclaimed a fast for all Judah (v. 3). The third thing he … Continue reading →

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Update on Worship 10-20-2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

The focus for the last few weeks at the church I attend has been to encourage reading the Bible on a regular basis. Each sermon message was about how the Bible is a story of God and all about us. … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Chronicles 20-24

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The recent study using questions for reflection for study of 2 Chronicles 16-19 was finished yesterday. There are many great lessons to be learned from the study of the kings of Israel; lessons of faith, initiative, courage, and integrity. Some … Continue reading →

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Reaching New Heights

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 19 and writing some thoughts yesterday, I noted that Jehoshaphat reformed the system of justice as he appointed judges of integrity. Justice, fairness, consideration, and cooperation shape societies of integrity for a future that reaches new … Continue reading →

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