Tag Archives: Leadership

Bringing a Team Together

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

A good leader has faith, applies that faith as the Lord guides, has followers that buy into a plan, and surrounds themselves with good team members. David had proven that he was a great leader as the ruler of Hebron. … Continue reading →

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Decisions

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

God’s Word is good for the body and soul with lessons that can be applied to life. These lessons can be used along with prayer to talk to God, listen for plans, and ask for help in carrying them out. … Continue reading →

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Learning Lessons and Sharing Them Gives Us a Purpose

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

Each day with God as we read His Word or just simply live in His world, there are lessons to be learned. I once heard someone say that if you pay attention to God, you are prepared for the world; … Continue reading →

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Words and Leadership

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading in James 3:1-12, I thought about how important words are when leading. What a leader says has a big influence and can throw a society into confusion or can encourage it to greatness. Thoughts that begin in the … Continue reading →

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Depending on His Direction

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

The people were being led in the wrong direction as recorded in Zechariah 10. Instead of praying and getting answers from God on how to overcome the obstacles they faced, they were depending on idols. The people were spiritually blind … Continue reading →