Tag Archives: HolySpirit

Seek God with all Your Heart and Mind

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6, the people of Israel were not seeking God the way they should and David wanted to do something about it so he prepared a place for the Ark of God (v. 1). He inquired of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Ark of God, David, God, God's Presence, HolySpirit, Humility, Israelite, Jerusalem, Leader, Levite, Levites, Listen, Lord, Organize, Prioritize, Redeemer, Silence, Worship | 2 Comments

Questions for Reflection – 1 Chronicles 12-16

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

Valuable lessons have been learned in my journey through 1 Chronicles. In 1 Chronicles 1-6, I read the genealogical records and the thought come to mind that everyone’s life matters. That theme was continued in 1 Chronicles 1-11. Our God … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bible, David, God, god is a god, HolySpirit, human-rights, Lord, pleasing personality, religion, theology, washing dishes | 12 Comments

A Church’s Mission

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Here’s what I took away Sunday from the sermon message at the church I worship at: A church’s mission is not to compete against other churches. A church’s mission is to transform people into the likeness of Jesus Christ and … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Church, HolySpirit, http www youtube, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, likeness, Mission, Power, Psalm, Psalm 103, religion, Russ Taff, that draws attention, Transform | 2 Comments

Making Good Decisions

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Yesterday’s post, I wrote about making decisions. How can we make good decisions that will lead us on the correct path? The passage from yesterday tells us that inquiring of the Lord is the best choice. Pray to God … Continue reading →

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Reach Out And Receive The Spirit

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

My Pastor Steve said once in a sermon that if God feels distant, acknowledge it but expect Him to come near and when He does, reach out and receive the Spirit. It’s hard to discern at times what God has … Continue reading →