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Connection to the Source

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

One of the associate Pastors at my church said that faith comes from high on a mountaintop where God is but connects to the lowest valley sometimes where we are. It’s our core convictions revealed by our daily actions that … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

David began to trust in his own powers rather than trusting in God. God was displeased with David in 1 Chronicles 20:1-21:13 as he counted his fighting men. He was proud of his own accomplishments rather than appreciating that it … Continue reading →

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Steps to Take

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

In my study of applying our faith, I wrote the poem below. Steps to Take Start each day out right Each morning see the light Tell God your need He will help to proceed Pray with confidence And expect assistance … Continue reading →

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Finding Out What God Wants From Us

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

In studying and writing about 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 in the previous post, David certainly wanted to do good but we must understand that what God wants from us might be different than what we want. We need to accept that … Continue reading →

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Live to the Fullest Now

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

A take away from the message at church yesterday for me was that we shouldn’t live in the past or the future but live everyday to the fullest right now. Don’t take things for granted. Marvel at the sun coming … Continue reading →

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