Tag Archives: Obedience

Rally Strength with Spiritual Food for the Soul

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Genesis 48, Jacob became ill so Joseph took his two sons to see his father. While there, Jacob rallies his strength to bless his grandchildren Ephraim and Manasseh. Jacob talks about his life; summing it up as one in … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Health | Tagged Blessing, Future, God, Hope, Joy, Memories, Obedience, Peace, Purpose, Trust | 1 Comment

A Part of His Team

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

The scene in Revelation 14:1-5 turns to earth and Mount Zion or Jerusalem. The participants are the servants of God (144,000) with the name of the Lamb (Christ) and the Father’s name written on their foreheads. They are with Christ … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Revelation, Teamwork | Tagged Christ, Devotion, Integrity, John, Lamb, Mount Zion, Obedience, Prayer, Servants of God, Team | Leave a comment

Developing Habits that Help Us Apply our Faith

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

At first analysis of James 2:14-26, my thoughts were on how it seemed to be contradictory to Paul when he wrote that we are saved by faith. Now James is writing that we are saved by works. With further research … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged acts of kindness, Christianity, Faith, God, Good Works, Growth, Guidance, James, Jesus, Kindness, Obedience, obedience to god, Paul, Prayer, Progress, random acts of kindness, Refinement, religion, Salvation, search the scriptures, spirituality, Tasks, Values | 6 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 →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christ, Decisions, El Campo, El Campo Texas, Future, Gatorade, God, Gulf of Mexico, History, Holy Spirit, Learn, Lessons, Listen, Obedience, Texas | 2 Comments

The Best Way

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

At the point of writing Haggai 2:10-23, the harvest was small in Israel. The contamination of sin had limited the productivity of their crops. As the people obeyed God and took small steps toward His will, productivity followed. Activities in … Continue reading →