Tag Archives: Work

Choosing to Accept Grace

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post He is in Control, the thought is that God is in control of our future. Written about is the story of Jacob’s life who worked hard and developed skills in raising livestock. He was shrewd and used … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Good Common Sense | Tagged Blessings, Future, God, Grace, Happiness, Idea, Jacob, Jesus, Life, Livestock, Prosperity, Skills, Success, Trust, Wealth, Work | 3 Comments

He is in Control

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source We can plan out our future, take action, and work hard but following God’s will is most important for a bright future. In reading Genesis 30, we get examples of just how omnipotent and sovereign God is because … Continue reading →

Posted in Common Sense, Genesis | Tagged Future, God, Grace, Happiness, Idea, Jesus, Success, Trust, Wealth, Work | 1 Comment

Listen for Instructions

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

I really enjoy growing in the Lord with you and sharing videos that hopefully bless and uplift. In my previous post “Seek God with all Your Heart and Mind from 1 Chronicles 15:1 -16:6”, I wrote about David seeing the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged 1 Chronicles, Arc, Arc of God, Assistance, Christianity, David, Direction, Discern, Encourage, Focus, Glory, God, God's Presence, God’s Will, Growing, Heart, Instructions, Leadership, Listen, Lord, Matthew West, Mercy, Mind, Redeemer, Sacrifice, Seek, Sharing, Time, Uplift, Videos, Work | 6 Comments

Decisions

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

God’s Word is good for the body and soul with lessons that can be applied to life. These lessons can be used along with prayer to talk to God, listen for plans, and ask for help in carrying them out. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Body, Churches, Decisions, Faith, Future, God’s Word, Government, Guidance, Leadership, leadership positions, Lessons, personal choice, Philistines, Plans, politics, Prayer, religion, School, Soul, Spiritual Growth, spirituality, Success, Work | 1 Comment

Repaired Relationships

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

We discovered in Sunday’s sermon at my church an amazing story that we can apply in life today. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers but this didn’t hold him back. He worked hard to move into responsible positions … Continue reading →