Tag Archives: Grace

Saving Grace

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

In reading Malachi 3:1-12, there is prophecy of the coming Lord to reform and refine society. During the time of Malachi, there is social injustice that needs to be corrected like mistreatment of workers, oppression of widows and the fatherless, … Continue reading →

Posted in Malachi | Tagged Blessings, Burdens, Cross, Generosity, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, Offerings, Prophecy, Reform, Tithes | 4 Comments

Rescued

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

Like in this video, sometimes we end up in the trash pile of life and need to be rescued GodVine Video – Blind Dog Living in a Trash Pile Gets Rescued. There is a way home by receiving God’s grace, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Zechariah | Tagged accepting jesus, Bible, Christianity, Christianity for Seekers, Evangelism, Food for the Soul, God, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Rescued, Salvation | Leave a comment

Depending on His Direction

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

The people were being led in the wrong direction as recorded in Zechariah 10. Instead of praying and getting answers from God on how to overcome the obstacles they faced, they were depending on idols. The people were spiritually blind … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christianity, Evangelism, Food For Soul, God, god and his word, God’s Word, Grace, HolySpirit, Jesus, Leadership, Messiah, power of god, Prayer, praying to god, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Rescuer, Spirit, spirituality, wrong direction | 4 Comments

Let Him Fight Your Battles

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over and over again, God fought battles for the Israelites in the Old Testament and delivered them. As a child of God, we can let Him fight our battles. The metaphor used “sparkle like jewels in a crown” is our … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged amazing grace my chains are gone chris tomlin, Bible, child of god, Chris Tomlin, Christianity, Faith, Freedom, God, Grace, Israel, Israelites, Old Testament, religion & spirituality, Rewards, sparkle | 2 Comments

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 →