Tag Archives: Sacrifice

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 21-24

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

God fulfilled an impossible promise to Abraham; even up in age and beyond child bearing age, Sarah gave birth to Abraham’s son named Isaac. In studying the character of Abraham, we notice that he was a disciplined person who constantly asked … Continue reading →

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Acceptable Atonement

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reflecting on yesterday’s post and reading of 1 Chronicles 21:14-30, David was near death. A plague was sweeping through the land but David was willing to die for his people and God shows mercy. Our healer today for sin is … Continue reading →

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Listen for Instructions

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

I really enjoy growing in the Lord with you and sharing videos that hopefully bless and uplift. In my previous post “Seek God with all Your Heart and Mind from 1 Chronicles 15:1 -16:6”, I wrote about David seeing the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged 1 Chronicles, Arc, Arc of God, Assistance, Christianity, David, Direction, Discern, Encourage, Focus, Glory, God, God's Presence, God’s Will, Growing, Heart, Instructions, Leadership, Listen, Lord, Matthew West, Mercy, Mind, Redeemer, Sacrifice, Seek, Sharing, Time, Uplift, Videos, Work | 6 Comments

Thankful for the Simple Truths of the Gospel

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The picture received in Zechariah 11 is different from Zechariah 10. Trying to anchor this prophecy in history is next to impossible and the text is difficult. It seems to cover a wider span of history and perhaps going past … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Bible, Christ, Cross, Faith, God, History, Jesus, jesus is the way, Messiah, Prophecy, Purpose Driven Life, purpose driven life by rick warren, religion, Rick Warren, Sacrifice, Savior, solemnity of christ the king, Teamwork, Zechariah | 4 Comments

Weapons Against The Competition

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

There is competition we face every day; determination competes against doubt, passion against apathy, sacrifice against safety. The challenge for us is to learn about the qualities of Christ so we can use them as weapons against this competition; bringing … Continue reading →