Tag Archives: Success

Workers Deserve A Holiday

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

What is “Labor Day”? It’s a federal holiday in the United States observed on the first Monday in September to celebrate the economic and social contribution of workers. Workers deserve a holiday. Think of the issues faced at work; people … Continue reading →

Posted in Physical and Mental Health | Tagged Athlete, Auto Insurance, Bible Study, Books, Christian, Discipline, Economy, Exercise, Gardening, God, Health, Holy Spirit, Labor Day, Movies, Music, Sports, Success, travel, United States, Vehicle insurance, Workers | 9 Comments

Putting Attention on God First

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

My Pastor at the church I attend said in a sermon that when our attention is on God first, everything else works. God can help us organize, prioritize, and reorder to create a plan. All we need to do is … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Church, Fruits of the Spirit, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Organization, Plan, Podcast, Prayer, Priority, Purpose, Religion and Spirituality, Sermon, Success | Leave a comment

Believe God Will Carry You

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Mark Shields

We can strive to be the best we can and work extremely hard to prepare for success but nothing is as important as knowing the way of God and going His way. God is strong enough to carry us and … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Christianity, Gaither Vocal Band, God, Joy, Lord, Power, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Strength, Success, Thoughts of God | 9 Comments

Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 7-9

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

As I look back on my Journey through the book of Nehemiah, I’ve learned some lessons on how to react when others don’t want you to succeed. There were some who opposed the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem but … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Accountable, Bible, Bible Study, Book of Nehemiah, Desire, Focused, Followers, God, Good News, Israelites, Jerusalem, Journey, Leadership, Lessons, Momentum, Nehemiah, Path, Plans, Positive Change, Projects, Reform, Success, Wall of Jerusalem | 8 Comments

Completing Projects Together

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

In order to succeed in any project that brings positive change, the desire to finish has to be greater than the fear brought on by those trying to stop it. As we journey into Nehemiah 6, those against the project … Continue reading →