Tag Archives: Teamwork

Smiles from Others and Smiles from God

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

Express gratitude for what God has given by giving. Be a partner in His work and expect a very large return on your generosity in the form of smiles from others and smiles from God. In today’s reading of Nehemiah … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Charity, Christianity, Control, Cross, Direct, Economy, Generosity, Giving, God, Gratitude, Jerusalem, Kindness, Liberty, Love, Nehemiah, Organize, Plan, Prayer, religion & spirituality, Smile, Smiles, Teamwork | 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 →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Character, Christianity, City Wall of Jerusalem, Desire, Enemies, Fear, God, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Prayer, Reflection, Religion and Spirituality, Russ Taff, Success, Teamwork, Temptations, Wall of Jerusalem | 1 Comment

Everyone Contributes

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As written in yesterday’s post, everyone contributed to the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. I remember a point made in a sermon by Pastor Steve at my church explaining that we should take what God is doing and do … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Abilities, Christianity, Faith, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, Larnelle Harris, Love, Pastoral Resources, Podcast, Purpose, Religion and Spirituality, Russ Taff, Sermon, Skills, Talents, Teamwork | 1 Comment

Great Purposes – Nehemiah 3

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Mark Shields

The thing that leads to early success of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem is that the work was divided up so that everyone could contribute. They worked together, each doing their part without conflict or self interest. Let … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Artaxerxes I of Persia, Gifts, God, Israel, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Skills, Talents, Teamwork, Wall of Jerusalem, Western Wall | 3 Comments

God’s Word is Powerful – Ezra 1

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

God’s Word is powerful in human life. Because of the Word found in Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to let the exiles return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. The Temple had been destroyed … Continue reading →