Tag Archives: spirituality

Attention to God

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

After studying and reflecting on yesterday’s reading of Zechariah 1:1-6, the thought that came to mind was the importance of our attention to God. Like the focus of an athlete in training for their sport, we should focus on God. … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Building Up Physical and Spiritual Health

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing about the importance of physical and spiritual health. In this final post on this subject, I’d like to put forth some ideas. Each day is a new day and our today can … Continue reading →

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Worthy Because of Christ

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

Covered in Psalm 106 are events from Moses leading God’s people out of Egypt to when Israel was taken by the Babylonians. The people were being led to the Promised Land but on the journey, they complained about the need … Continue reading →

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Family, Friends and Prayer

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

For the last few weekends, I’ve been writing about the importance of physical and spiritual health. Today, I’ll write about the importance of family, friends, and prayer to this core value. Friday and Saturday, I was able to spend some … Continue reading →

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God’s Rewards and Our Praises

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

A key thought from yesterday’s post is that God may reward us with a sunrise as we look out over a meadow of flowers or a sunset as we look over the horizon at the endless sea. We reward God … Continue reading →