Tag Archives: History

Delivered from the Trials of Life

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Think of how God has delivered His people throughout history from starving in the dessert, from oppression, during sickness, or in distress at sea. He saved Daniel from the lions, Moses rose to prominence at age 80, and He gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Beatles, David, Deliverance, God, History, Joy, Lucille Ball, Michael Jordon, Moses, Praise, quotes, Thankfulness, The Walt Disney Company, Thomas Edison, Trials | 14 Comments

Learning Lessons and Sharing Them Gives Us a Purpose

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

Each day with God as we read His Word or just simply live in His world, there are lessons to be learned. I once heard someone say that if you pay attention to God, you are prepared for the world; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Ben Franklin, Christianity, current-events, Encouragement, God, God’s Word, Habits, History, Initiative, Inventions, Leadership, Lessons, Levite, Planning, politics, Purpose, quotes, Religion and Spirituality, Winston Churchhill, Winston Churchill | 1 Comment

Your Life Matters

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

In 1 Chronicles 1-2 is a genealogical record from Adam to the sons of Israel. In reading through these first two chapters, many may wonder why this is meaningful but for me it helps me realize that that every person … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Adam, Adam and Eve, Babylon, Books of Chronicles, Exiles, exiles return, Future, Genealogical Record, God, History, Israel, Lessons, Noah, Prayer, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Worship | 5 Comments

Words and Leadership

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading in James 3:1-12, I thought about how important words are when leading. What a leader says has a big influence and can throw a society into confusion or can encourage it to greatness. Thoughts that begin in the … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged dr martin luther, dr martin luther king jr speech, God, Greatness, Heart, History, human-rights, I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World Special 75th Anniversary Edition (Martin Luther King Jr. born January 15 1929), Influence, Inspire, Leader, Leadership, Lord, Martin Luther King, People, politics, quotes, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Society, Speech, Thoughts, Unify, United States, Words | 4 Comments

Thankful for the Simple Truths of the Gospel

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The picture received in Zechariah 11 is different from Zechariah 10. Trying to anchor this prophecy in history is next to impossible and the text is difficult. It seems to cover a wider span of history and perhaps going past … Continue reading →