Tag Archives: Hope

Using Time Wisely

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Mark Shields

As brought out in Psalm 90, God was here before the mountains were formed; is here now and will be here for eternity. A thousand years is like a day for God. We were made to live a lengthy life but … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Devotion, Eternity, God, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Hope, Love, Prayer, Psalm, Purpose, Religion and Spirituality | 11 Comments

Doing our Part

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Nehemiah 11, the wall around Jerusalem had been built and the leaders of the people lived within the city but enemies carried out plots to impede improvement so most people remained in their own towns. Since the … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Christianity, Danger, God, God’s Work, Hope, Israel, Jerusalem, Mission, Nehemiah, Patience, Prayer, Purpose, religion & spirituality, Service, Volunteers, Witness | 4 Comments

Everyone Contributes

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As written in yesterday’s post, everyone contributed to the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. I remember a point made in a sermon by Pastor Steve at my church explaining that we should take what God is doing and do … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Abilities, Christianity, Faith, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, Larnelle Harris, Love, Pastoral Resources, Podcast, Purpose, Religion and Spirituality, Russ Taff, Sermon, Skills, Talents, Teamwork | 1 Comment

God’s Love Keeps Going On and On – Matthew 27:57-66

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

I journey now into Matthew 27:57-66. Reading in the passage, Jesus didn’t have a burial place so it was thought that He would be buried in a place where the very poor were buried but Joseph who was a member … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Body of Jesus, Faith, God, Hope, Jesus, Love, Pharisees, Pilate, Resurrection | 2 Comments

Little Acts of Kindness – Matthew 25:31-46

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

As written in Matthew 25:31-46, the actions that please the King include feeding the hungry, inviting strangers in, giving cloths to those in need, and visiting the sick or those in prison. Everyone needs help at some point in life … Continue reading →