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Rewards Beyond What We Could Ever Imagine

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

By speaking up and taking action to secure the good of the Jewish people, Mordecai secured his own good; eventually rewarded with a promotion to second in rank to the king. Under the leadership of Esther and Mordecai, the Jewish … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged book of esther, Chris Tomlin, Christ, Esther, fellow heirs, God, grace of god, Haman, http www youtube, human-rights, Jew, Mordecai, religion, theology | 1 Comment

Local Musician Back From “The Voice” TV Show

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

Our family went this past Friday night to the summer concert series called Brazos Nights. They had a special guest named Holly Tucker who has been competing in the television show “The Voice”. Holly is from Lorena Texas which is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Occasions | Tagged Baylor University, Blake Shelton, country music industry, God, Holly Tucker, How Great Thou Art, http www youtube, Texas, Waco Texas | Leave a comment

Staying in the Light

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Sometimes we just need to be still and let things happen when they should. Like waiting for a red light to turn green, we just have to stay still until we get the go sign. In baseball or softball, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Baseball, breaking bread, call to holiness, Christian, christian leaders, crossrhythms, God, hitting home, http www youtube, Jeremy Camp, Sports | 2 Comments

Embrace the Cross and be Inspired to Follow with a Purpose

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I wrote about the sermon from Sunday at the church I attend. In reviewing and thinking about the message, the point I took away is that we need to have initiative to be a follower rather than just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged carrying the cross, Christ, Christianity, Courage, Cross, Evangelism, Follower, God, http www youtube, Initiative, Inspiration, Prayer, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Self Discipline, Sermon, spirituality | Leave a comment

He Is Everything

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading Psalm 115 and writing some thoughts in the post Our Living God, what was most meaningful to me is that idols do nothing but stand there and look good but God is constantly on the move; ready to … Continue reading →