Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Fully Devoted

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s sermon message at my church was about being fully devoted to God. Many of us have a passion for something like some hobby, playing a game like golf, or pulling for a favorite football team. These are all good … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

What is Faith? At this link, I write some thoughts. Also, here is a song about faith that I hope gives a lift to your day: Only A Mountain – Jason Castro. Now faith is being sure of what we … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Wisdom

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

Within James 3:13-18 are found characteristics of two kinds of wisdom. Spiritual wisdom is exemplified by good deeds, humility, purity, and sincerity. On the other hand, worldly wisdom is depicted by envy, selfish ambition, and disorder. To me, today’s passage … Continue reading →

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Words and Leadership

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading in James 3:1-12, I thought about how important words are when leading. What a leader says has a big influence and can throw a society into confusion or can encourage it to greatness. Thoughts that begin in the … Continue reading →

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A Friend that Goes with Us Everywhere

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Mark Shields

For many, Christmas is a time we look forward to and then there is a letdown but the feeling should last throughout the year. The Lord was born because we needed Him, He came that we might know Him more, … Continue reading →