Tag Archives: Growth

A Setback can be Just the Start of a Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s post was about king Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. He had become prosperous but was humbled when everything was taken away. It was only when he came to the conclusion that God was in charge that he was restored as king; … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged Advice, Daniel, Dream, Faith, God, Growth, Heaven, Humility, Judgment, king nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s, Pride, Restoration, Salvation | 4 Comments

Put God in Charge

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream as described in Daniel 4, is about an enormous tree that is visible to the ends of earth (v. 11). It has beautiful leaves and abundant fruit providing shelter and food for every living thing. In the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged abundant fruit, Advice, Daniel, Dream, enormous tree, Faith, God, Growth, Heaven, Humility, Judgment, king nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s, Pride, Restoration | 5 Comments

Developing Habits that Help Us Apply our Faith

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

At first analysis of James 2:14-26, my thoughts were on how it seemed to be contradictory to Paul when he wrote that we are saved by faith. Now James is writing that we are saved by works. With further research … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged acts of kindness, Christianity, Faith, God, Good Works, Growth, Guidance, James, Jesus, Kindness, Obedience, obedience to god, Paul, Prayer, Progress, random acts of kindness, Refinement, religion, Salvation, search the scriptures, spirituality, Tasks, Values | 6 Comments

Everybody Needs A Team

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

We continued with the six part series at the church I worship at called “Game Plan”. The third in the series was last weekend titled “Everybody Needs A Team”. To listen or view you can click this link. Fellowship Matters … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Body of Christ, Christ, Church, Community, Confidence, Courage, Encouragement, fellowship, God, Growth, Kindness, Larnelle Harris, Lord, Love, Protection, Reflection, Russ Taff, Teamwork, Worship | 1 Comment

Abundant Life with a Bright Outlook

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

The mission of this blog is to demonstrate an instrument for Bible study that uses technology to develop a better way to study the Bible by integrating the principles or core values God gives into our daily life at work … Continue reading →