Tag Archives: Hope

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 →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Care, Christ, Encourage, Feeding the Hungry, Giving Cloths to the Needy, God, Gospel of Matthew, Hope, Inviting Strangers In, Jesus, Kindness, Neighbor, Scott Krippayne, Visiting the Sick Or Those In Prison | Leave a comment

Ezekiel 11

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup In reading today’s passage, we notice the rulers who regarded themselves as invincible leaders of the people. They cite the city of Jerusalem as being able to protect them but Ezekiel tells them that God will allow the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ezekiel | Tagged Bald Eagle, Christ, Ezekiel, God, Hope, Israel, Jerusalem, Jesus, Jesus Christ | 20 Comments

Lamentations 3:21-39

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Account for the change in mood at verse 21. On what basis is there hope for restoration? What is required to experience it? Remembering the goodness of God in the past gives hope for … Continue reading →