Tag Archives: Kindness

Giving God Our Best

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Most of the people during the time of 1 Chronicles 7-9 worked in agriculture but some were also soldiers, guards, and some worked for the house of the Lord like the Levites. Our God is a God of order and … Continue reading →

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Change the World with Words

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Within James 3:1-12, the untamed tongue is described as being like a forest fire that starts with a small spark but then spreads out of control. It goes throughout the whole body to set the course of one’s life on … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Christ, Church, Direction, Divinity, Encourage, Expressions, Generosity, God, Holy Spirit, James, Kindness, Neighbors, Power, religion, religion & spirituality, Tact, Tolerance, untamed tongue, Word, words of kindness | Leave a comment

Developing Habits that Help Us Apply our Faith

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

At first analysis of James 2:14-26, my thoughts were on how it seemed to be contradictory to Paul when he wrote that we are saved by faith. Now James is writing that we are saved by works. With further research … Continue reading →

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The Ripple Effect

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Mark Shields

The main thoughts from the most recent sermon message received at my church were that we need to be intentional about growing, intentional about what we feed our soul, and intentional about setting priorities in life. When we ask for … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Occasions | Tagged Children and Youth, Christianity, Church, Family, Food for the Soul, Friends, Generosity, God, Growing, Holiday, Inspiration, Kindness, Priorities, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Sermon, Soul, spirituality, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

How Each Day Is Lived

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my journey through Zechariah 7, I have learned that the outward signs of goodness are not keeping the formalities in religion like showing up to church or being a part of a certain group but in how each day is … Continue reading →