Tag Archives: Integrity

Roadblocks We Face

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

When the enemies of the returned exiles heard about the rebuilding of the temple, they asked if they could help but their past idol worship was known. The Israelites had absolute confidence in God but didn’t trust their enemies so … Continue reading →

Posted in Ezra | Tagged Adversaries, Book of Ezra, Christianity, confidence in god, Difficulties, Ezra, God, Integrity, Israelite, Jerusalem, Leaders, Motives, politics, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Shelter, Storms, Temple, Wisdom | 6 Comments

Matthew 23-24 Questions for Reflection

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

Each day with God can be amazing because our growing faith can never be taken away or depleted. The gospel message has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it that sets us free and never lets us down. In my … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Christ, Faith, Free, God, Gospel of Matthew, Integrity, Jerusalem, Jesus, Matthew, Pharisee, Power, United Methodist Church | 7 Comments

Jesus is Tested – Matthew 22:15-45

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The gospel message has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it. There is real integrity and no need for manipulation. As I journey through Matthew 22:15-45, I noticed how the Pharisees planned to trap Jesus with contradictory words thus damaging … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, Integrity, Jesus, New Testament, Pharisee, Ravi Zacharias, Sadducees | Leave a comment

Positive Direction for the Future – Ezekiel 45

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

The real way to measure effective leadership is not what benefits the present but what affects a positive direction for the future in our families, businesses, organizations, and society in general. In Ezekiel 45, God is giving instructions for how … Continue reading →

Posted in Ezekiel | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Ezekiel, God, Integrity, Jesus, Lord, religion & spirituality, Tyre Lebanon | 4 Comments

Ezekiel 16:43-63

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Billy Graham was once quoted to say, “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost”. The environment we live in shapes our character so it’s … Continue reading →