Tag Archives: Praise

Delivered from the Trials of Life

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Think of how God has delivered His people throughout history from starving in the dessert, from oppression, during sickness, or in distress at sea. He saved Daniel from the lions, Moses rose to prominence at age 80, and He gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Beatles, David, Deliverance, God, History, Joy, Lucille Ball, Michael Jordon, Moses, Praise, quotes, Thankfulness, The Walt Disney Company, Thomas Edison, Trials | 14 Comments

Credit the Creator

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of man.” Immediately, because Herod did not give praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasing Personality | Tagged Angel of the Lord, Christianity, Glorify, God, God’s Work, Herod, Herod the Great, Humility, Jesus, Judea, King Herod, king of judea, Lord, Praise, praise to god, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Roman, roman rule, royal robes, theology | Leave a comment

Using God Given Strengths for the Good of the Whole

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Chronicles 24-25, all details were planned as to the order and method of performing the work of the temple. A lot of planning and organization went into the ministry. A sort of organization chart was set up … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Body of Christ, Christ, Church, Community, David, Devotions, God, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Lord, Music, poetry and music, Praise, Prayer, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, Strengths, Temple | Leave a comment

Being All That God Intends You to Be

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Amazing things happen to those who simply follow God’s path. They can aim for the moon and if they miss, God develops them into His star. Think about how God took a person of no status or standing like David … Continue reading →

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Things of God That Reward Our Life

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

We were created to praise Him. My Pastor once brought out the following thought in a sermon: the sunrise, sunset, flowers, lightning storm, rainbow, mountains, meadows, and seas. These things of God reward our lives and we reward God by … Continue reading →