Tag Archives: Jesus

Wherever You Are

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

Even when we can’t see God, He is present. Listen to Him in your Bible reading time and in your prayer time. Wherever you are; at work, in your neighborhood, at home with young kids, helping an older parent – … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – 1 Chronicles 1-6

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

I just finished the journey through the book of James which for me was a good instruction manual for how to apply our faith. Learned in the book of James are great truths we can apply at work or home. … Continue reading →

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Getting a Jump on What is Thrown Your Way

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The purpose of this blog is to keep me accountable to daily Bible study and sharing with others about faith. What I have found is that starting the day out with God helps to get my day started right as … Continue reading →

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Conditioning Our Faith

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

Thoughts fixed on the things of God and being thankful for God’s grace conditions our faith. God’s mercy is like an ocean which is always full and in constant motion as waves that travel to the shore. For me, James … Continue reading →

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Patience and Prayer

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

During difficult times, there is the need for calmness and poise. We may be in a hurry but God isn’t. God measures time very differently than we do. A lifetime is like hours for God. What we do in life … Continue reading →