Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

The Best Way

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

At the point of writing Haggai 2:10-23, the harvest was small in Israel. The contamination of sin had limited the productivity of their crops. As the people obeyed God and took small steps toward His will, productivity followed. Activities in … Continue reading →

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Priorities are the Foundation

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

Like the plans to building a house, the Bible is God’s plan for our life and priorities are the foundation. Build upon a solid faith in Jesus Christ. Condition the heart by remembering the lessons, applying them in life, and … Continue reading →

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The First Step

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

To get work done, the first step is to set priorities. Haggai 1 has a good lesson on priorities. To set up the historical context, the nation of Israel had been in exile in Babylon and the people began to … Continue reading →

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He Carries Us to the Finish Line

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Psalm 93, praise is given to God for He is majestic, powerful, and eternal. He turned our problem into a solution through Jesus Christ and carries us to the finish line. Here’s a video that underscores this truth: … Continue reading →

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Angels are Nearer Than We Think

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

In Gen. 24:40, Ex 23:20 and in today’s passage Psalm 91, it is written that God sends angels to guide and guard believers. The prerequisite is to choose to believe and accept God’s love in our Redeemer’s name. By prayer, we … Continue reading →

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