Tag Archives: Leadership

Doing the Right Thing

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

As explained in Nehemiah 5, there was an outcry of the people about their living conditions. They blamed the leaders for burdening them with excessive tax to the king. Nehemiah was a leader for the people and angry at the … Continue reading →

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Courage to Change

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

Not only do we need inspiration to change as I wrote about in the previous post but we also need to have the courage to change. Reading in Ezra 10, the Israelites were getting stuck in the same old rut. … Continue reading →

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Boldness for Leaders

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my study and writing yesterday about Ezra 7 and how he showed boldness, I began to think of how we can have that same type of boldness as leaders in what we do. What if in every circumstance that … Continue reading →

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Doing Right – Matthew 27:11-26

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

The journey now takes us to Matthew 27:11-26. The governor named Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, it is as you say”. (v. 11) Pilate was reluctant to authorize the crucifixion because he … Continue reading →

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The Young Rich Man’s Question – Matthew 19:16-30

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

Those who neglect to ask questions many times end up where they didn’t want to go. In seeking answers to questions, we can be assured that the cross has the answer for them all. Like the young rich man did … Continue reading →