Tag Archives: Reflection

Celebrate Progress

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

As reflected upon yesterday’s reading of Psalm 100, when a person is thankful, they have a positive attitude, they give more effort, they want to be disciplined, and they care about doing their best. A thankful group of people ultimately … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Discipline, God, Jesus, Positive Attitude, Praise, Psalm, Psalm 100, Psalms, Reflection, Shout to the Lord, Thankful | 6 Comments

Questions for Reflection – Psalm 100-102

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

Amazing things happen because of faith. Mountains are moved and dreams come true because the ONE who made the stars more numerous than the grains of sand on the beaches of earth is making the impossible possible. The mission of … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Amazement, Applied Faith, Beaches, Bible, Bible Study Guide, Christ, Core Values, Counseling, David, Dreams, enthusiasm, Exercise, Faith, God, God’s Word, Interest, Love, Mission, Praise, Principles, Psalm, Raising a Family, Reflection, Soul, Spirit, Stars, Thoughts, United Methodist Church, Zion | 3 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

Completing Projects Together

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

In order to succeed in any project that brings positive change, the desire to finish has to be greater than the fear brought on by those trying to stop it. As we journey into Nehemiah 6, those against the project … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Character, Christianity, City Wall of Jerusalem, Desire, Enemies, Fear, God, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Prayer, Reflection, Religion and Spirituality, Russ Taff, Success, Teamwork, Temptations, Wall of Jerusalem | 1 Comment

Praise God for His Help

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

After reading a block of planned Bible reading and answering the questions in my devotional, I’ll usually spend some time reflecting on the main point and what God is teaching me. Sometimes I’ll also illustrate the main point with something … Continue reading →