Tag Archives: Purpose

Depend on God’s Strength

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the post yesterday, I wrote how David was a great king that depended on God’s strength. That’s what we should do as we try to be who God made us to be. I’d like to share this video to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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

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 →

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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 →