Tag Archives: People

You Are the Reason for the Season

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source If everything was perfect, there would be no need for Christmas. Remember, “We are the reason for the season”. Christ was born for people like your neighbor, your co-worker, or your boss. – Pastor Steve Ramsdell  

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Listening to God

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I continued a study in the book of Luke. A question brought out was do you listen to God as you go about your daily work? Here are a few ideas you might want to try: See God … Continue reading →

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Poem to Help Apply Faith

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

I’ve been studying in 2 Chronicles 31-33 this past week; there are some good kings and some bad kings. Even the best of leaders can fall into the traps of pride and materialism but there are steps one can take. … Continue reading →

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Desire to be Used by God

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, the thought is that people are naturally acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What’s missing is true joy and forever fulfillment.  Life is like running a race. This … Continue reading →

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An Important Name In History

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Esther 5-6, Esther takes a risk in approaching the king because anyone who would approach the king in the inner court without being summoned by the king would be put to death. The only exception was if … Continue reading →

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