Tag Archives: Lessons

Your Life Matters

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

In 1 Chronicles 1-2 is a genealogical record from Adam to the sons of Israel. In reading through these first two chapters, many may wonder why this is meaningful but for me it helps me realize that that every person … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Adam, Adam and Eve, Babylon, Books of Chronicles, Exiles, exiles return, Future, Genealogical Record, God, History, Israel, Lessons, Noah, Prayer, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Worship | 5 Comments

Knowing His Principles to Help Apply Faith

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

A lesson in reading James 2:14-26 is for us to understand God’s Word so we can apply our faith; to grow in faith throughout life as God refines our character and improves our habits so we can apply our faith … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Character, Christian, Christianity, Faith, God, God’s Word, Habits, Inspiration, James, Lessons, Matt Maher, religion, Religion and Spirituality | 2 Comments

The Golden Rule

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Mark Shields

A lesson from yesterday’s reading of James 2:1-13 is that the Gospel law of liberty should ease social, economic, and racial barriers in a society. The “Golden Rule” of loving your neighbor as yourself is about accepting, appreciating, and affirming. … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Acceptance, Affirmation, Appreciation, brothers and sisters, God, Golden Rule, Gospel, human-rights, James, Lessons, Liberty, Neighbor, prayer god, racial barriers, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Scott Krippayne, Society | 2 Comments

Faithful to the Way

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

In Malachi 2, the idea is of being faithful to God’s way. We should follow God’s way through visions, dreams, and life circumstances but most of all through His Word. Read His word with a purpose by learning lessons that … Continue reading →

Posted in Malachi | Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Dreams, Faithful, Glory, God, God’s Word, Heart, Israel, Lessons, Lincoln Brewster, Lord, Mind, Religion and Spirituality, Soul, Visions | 3 Comments

God is Present in Every Circumstance

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Mark Shields

After reading Zechariah 1:1-6, the message for me is to take in lessons from history, learn from mistakes, and make the adjustments with a new outlook towards the future. A great future awaits those who put God first with obedience … Continue reading →