Tag Archives: Prayer

Doing our Part

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Nehemiah 11, the wall around Jerusalem had been built and the leaders of the people lived within the city but enemies carried out plots to impede improvement so most people remained in their own towns. Since the … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Christianity, Danger, God, God’s Work, Hope, Israel, Jerusalem, Mission, Nehemiah, Patience, Prayer, Purpose, religion & spirituality, Service, Volunteers, Witness | 4 Comments

Mercy App

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Mark Shields

We are in a sermon series at my church called “Life Apps”. The series is about how the Bible has many apps that can enhance and improve our life? This past week, the message was titled “Mercy App”. We can … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Bible, Christ, Forgiveness, God, Love, Mercy, Peace, Prayer, Sin | 5 Comments

Smiles from Others and Smiles from God

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

Express gratitude for what God has given by giving. Be a partner in His work and expect a very large return on your generosity in the form of smiles from others and smiles from God. In today’s reading of Nehemiah … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Charity, Christianity, Control, Cross, Direct, Economy, Generosity, Giving, God, Gratitude, Jerusalem, Kindness, Liberty, Love, Nehemiah, Organize, Plan, Prayer, religion & spirituality, Smile, Smiles, Teamwork | 8 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

Pleasing God

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Mark Shields

A thought from my study of Nehemiah 9:1-15 is that we should order our day with God’s help because He has the answers for us. Like the Israelites, we should praise God and pray for the day ahead. I found … Continue reading →