Tag Archives: Lessons

The Word of God

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’ve been sharing over the last few weekend’s on the core value of physical and mental health. Today I’d like to start laying out some strategies to build up this core value. There are various ways including getting help from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Attitude, Bible, Christ, Core Values, Discipline, Faith, Family, Fitness, Friends, God, God’s Word, Health, Hope, Inner Peace, Lessons, Mental health, Performance, Physical Health, Power, Prayer, Psalm 23, Rewards, Soul, Spiritual Nutrition, Treasures, Word of God | 6 Comments

Questions for Reflection – Psalm 103-106

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

God’s Word is a valued treasure in our life and reading in the Psalms has helped me understand even more about its tremendous value. In my reading of Psalm 100-102, I’ve reflected and come to the conclusion that the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Bible Study, Christ, Discipline, Discoveries, Economy, God, God’s Word, Hope, Integrity, Jesus, Lessons, Neighbors, Positive Attitude, Psalm, Reflection, Thankful, Treasure, United Methodist Church | 7 Comments

Momentum to Victory

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Mark Shields

Within Psalm 95 is enumerated the aspects of God which make Him praiseworthy. He is Supreme King, Creator, and Shepherd of His people. All things belong to Him and are under His control. We are not to neglect lessons learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Blessing, Blessings, Christianity, Creator, Creator deity, Faith, God, Great power, History, Hope, Instructions, Israelite, King, Lessons, Love, Momentum, Power, Praise, Prayer, religion & spirituality, Rewards, Shepherd | 4 Comments

Centered on God’s Principles

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

Can you imagine if we could keep our focus so that every physical and mental resource was centered on God? Imagine the power to solve problems; to follow through with intelligent planning and excellent execution of these plans. Click on … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Applied Faith, Christ, Christianity, God, God Focused, God’s Principles, Jerusalem, Lessons, Listening, Nehemiah, Planning, Power, Prayer, Reflection, religion & spirituality, Wall of Jerusalem | 6 Comments

Putting Order into Each Day

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 9:1-15, after the eight day celebration, the Israelites assembled together where they read the Bible, confessed their sin, and worshiped. Ezra brings out in a prayer the character traits of God like being the creator, the seed … Continue reading →