Tag Archives: Purpose

Traits to Emulate

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

I’ve been studying recently about personality traits and many characters in the Bible demonstrated traits we can try to emulate. From a person named Esther in the Bible, we learn about openness and its benefits. Being open and letting people … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasing Personality | Tagged Bible, Esther, God, Humility, Leadership, Peace, Personality, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Social Sciences, theology, Trust, Unity | 2 Comments

Testing and Approving His Will

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading and sharing yesterday about 1 Chronicles 5-6, I noted that the Levites purpose was to care for the house of God (1 Chronicles 6:48-49). What definite purpose has God given you? What roles do you assume to fulfill that … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Christianity, Encouragement, God, God’s Will, Inspiration, Levite, Lord, Purpose, reflection 1, religion, romans 12, Spirituality & Religion, who am i casting crowns, Worship, worship leadership | Leave a comment

Learning Lessons and Sharing Them Gives Us a Purpose

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

Each day with God as we read His Word or just simply live in His world, there are lessons to be learned. I once heard someone say that if you pay attention to God, you are prepared for the world; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Ben Franklin, Christianity, current-events, Encouragement, God, God’s Word, Habits, History, Initiative, Inventions, Leadership, Lessons, Levite, Planning, politics, Purpose, quotes, Religion and Spirituality, Winston Churchhill, Winston Churchill | 1 Comment

Certify the Plan

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

From yesterday’s passage and post, I learned that as we plan, there is a need to certify that plan with God’s will. We can get approval by going to Him in prayer. I really enjoy growing in the Lord with … Continue reading →

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Reach Out And Receive The Spirit

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

My Pastor Steve said once in a sermon that if God feels distant, acknowledge it but expect Him to come near and when He does, reach out and receive the Spirit. It’s hard to discern at times what God has … Continue reading →