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Our Tools in Decision Making

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reading Esther 1, we see how unwise choices cause unpleasant predicaments. There is a lesson and the lesson is that we should be smart and use the tools that help in decisions; lessons from the Bible, the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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Have a Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

God has blessed America with amazing sites across this land. Since today is America’s Birthday, I wrote a poem about some of these sites at this link: Happy Birthday America. Lord, we are thankful that you have blessed America in … Continue reading →

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Looking at Bad Circumstances in a Different Way

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Israelites experienced emotional problems during their captivity in Babylon. Not only had they been taken captive but they had been carried to a foreign land and emotionally tormented. At the time of writing Psalm 137, the exiles were in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From Yesterday’s Sermon

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

I posted the sermon outline from the church I attend in yesterday’s post. Today, I would like to share a few thoughts that were meaningful to me from the message. Everything belongs to God and our Creator has unlimited resources … Continue reading →

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The One Habit of Highly Effective Christians

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

If you are not able to attend a local church service today (traveling, health condition, etc), I invite you to a podcast this morning of the church I attend. The message today is titled “The One Habit of Highly Effective … Continue reading →