Tag Archives: Good News

People of Faith

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Mark Shields

Jerusalem is called the Holy city because God had chosen it and it was blessed by His temple and His presence. They restored it for God by this dedication in Nehemiah 12 in which they praised God for His presence … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Celebration, Christianity, Faith, God, Good News, Holy City, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Offerings, Parade, Praise, Prayer, religion & spirituality, Sermons, Temple, Thanksgiving, Tithes | 4 Comments

Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 7-9

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

As I look back on my Journey through the book of Nehemiah, I’ve learned some lessons on how to react when others don’t want you to succeed. There were some who opposed the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem but … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Accountable, Bible, Bible Study, Book of Nehemiah, Desire, Focused, Followers, God, Good News, Israelites, Jerusalem, Journey, Leadership, Lessons, Momentum, Nehemiah, Path, Plans, Positive Change, Projects, Reform, Success, Wall of Jerusalem | 8 Comments

Sermon Podcast

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

At my local church, a new message series called “The Church” has started and can be listened to at this link: Sermon Podcast. Some of the main points from the message are that the Church is a movement that continues … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christianity, God, Good News, Local church, Mark, religion & spirituality, Steven Curtis Chapman | 4 Comments

Jeremiah 44

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup What were the reasons that hard times came on Judah? What were the consequences of worshiping other gods? What lesson can be learned from this passage about putting our focus completely on God? God had sent prophets to … Continue reading →