Tag Archives: Thoughts

Rally Toward Great Works

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem from exile to rally the people and rebuild the city walls of Jerusalem even against great hostility. Like in the example given in Nehemiah 1, we need to rally the building of the divine kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 1-3

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’ve completed the book of Ezra and at this link is an index of the studies published so far. Along the journey, it was noticed how Ezra encourages the returned-exiles in the building of the temple. He teaches them how … Continue reading →

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Matthew 27 Questions for Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over the last couple of weeks, my spiritual journey has taken me through Matthew 26. I’m going slower through these chapters because there are so many lessons to be learned that we can apply in our own life as well … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 17

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup The reading today is a parable of the Jewish nation. I see one great Eagle as the king of Babylon and one as the king of Egypt. To me, the top of the cedar is the king of … Continue reading →

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Matthew 12:22-37

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Jesus heals a man that could not talk or see. The people are astonished and believe Jesus is the Son of God but the Pharisees said it was through the power of Beelzebub, “the prince of demons” that … Continue reading →