Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Live out Life to the Fullest

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

The journey takes me through what many may consider the lackluster scenery of 1 Chronicles 3-4 but there are glimpses of God’s gracious purpose. Every name listed is important and today every person is important to God. What each of … Continue reading →

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Discover Your God Given Strengths

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

As I read 1 Chronicles 1-2, the thought occurred that everyone’s life matters. Your life matters to your parents, your children, grandchildren, your nephews, nieces, or your friend’s children. It also matters to God. What you do in life affects … Continue reading →

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Your Life Matters

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

In 1 Chronicles 1-2 is a genealogical record from Adam to the sons of Israel. In reading through these first two chapters, many may wonder why this is meaningful but for me it helps me realize that that every person … Continue reading →

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Getting a Jump on What is Thrown Your Way

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The purpose of this blog is to keep me accountable to daily Bible study and sharing with others about faith. What I have found is that starting the day out with God helps to get my day started right as … Continue reading →

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Surrender All

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

As I wrote in yesterday’s post about prayer and having patience during difficulty, anything worthwhile takes some time to acquire. When a farmer plants, the crop doesn’t appear the next day. It requires rain, fertilizer, and a lot of patience. … Continue reading →