Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Gaining the Clear Advantage

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reading 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah went to God for help. The benefit was that they were in a position with the clear advantage. The lesson for me is to do the same; seek … Continue reading →

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In the Center of Your Life

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

The lesson for me in reading 2 Chronicles 2-:1-13 is to put God in the center of your life. In times of struggle, pray every day and trust God every minute. See difficult times as an opportunity for God to … Continue reading →

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How to Handle a Crisis

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

Jehoshaphat does three things when he receives news of a new military threat as pointed out in 2 Chronicles 20:1-13. He first inquired of the Lord and then proclaimed a fast for all Judah (v. 3). The third thing he … Continue reading →

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Update on Worship 10-20-2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

The focus for the last few weeks at the church I attend has been to encourage reading the Bible on a regular basis. Each sermon message was about how the Bible is a story of God and all about us. … Continue reading →

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One Reaps What They Sow

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

We get evidence in 2 Chronicles 19 that even though Jehoshaphat had compromised his integrity by making an alliance with an evil king, there was some good found in him. He seemed to be concerned for his people because upon … Continue reading →

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