Tag Archives: Lessons

Dedicated to the Purpose

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Mark Shields

If you have a plan, you have a better shot at getting things done. We should be thankful for God’s Plan for Us. With this plan, things fall in place and we get a lot more done than we thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Purpose | Tagged Bible Study, Community, Discipline, Faith, Health, Humility, Lessons, Prayer, Purpose, Unity | 6 Comments

Questions for Reflection for Study of Deuteronomy 14-20

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reading and sharing some thoughts from the study of Deuteronomy 8-13. The Bible is all about gaining wisdom because we are learning from the past, praying in the present, and listening for instructions … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotionals, Questions for Reflection | Tagged Bible Study, Christ, Faith, God’s Plan, Holy Spirit, Hope, Leadership, Lessons, Life, Love, Prayer, Reflection, Scripture | 1 Comment

Grasp the Future by Knowing History

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Mark Shields

See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. – Isaiah 42:9 Some of the main points brought out in the post “Pain to Gain” is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Optimism | Tagged Blessings, Devotional, Future, Graduation, Lessons, Music, Optimism, Praise, Vision, Worship | 1 Comment

Pain to Gain

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

Anything faced in life … be it meeting deadlines or making it through school to graduation requires the ability to remain optimistic. Remain inspired by faith, history and mystery for what once caused misery or pain can be turned around … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Optimism | Tagged Bible Study, Blessings, Future, Graduation, Lessons, Optimism, Prayer, Vision | 4 Comments

Questions for Reflection for Study of Deuteronomy 8-13

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reading and sharing some thoughts about the first few chapters of the book of Deuteronomy. The Bible is all about gaining wisdom because we are learning from the past, praying in the present, … Continue reading →