Tag Archives: Worship

Reasons for Praising God

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Arc of the Covenant would now be near them in a tabernacle and David delivers this psalm found in 1 Chronicles 16:7-43 as a thanks to God. This same Psalm is recorded again in Psalms 105:1-15; 96:1-13; 106:1, 47-48 … Continue reading →

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Seek God with all Your Heart and Mind

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6, the people of Israel were not seeking God the way they should and David wanted to do something about it so he prepared a place for the Ark of God (v. 1). He inquired of … Continue reading →

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Testing and Approving His Will

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading and sharing yesterday about 1 Chronicles 5-6, I noted that the Levites purpose was to care for the house of God (1 Chronicles 6:48-49). What definite purpose has God given you? What roles do you assume to fulfill that … Continue reading →

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Your Life Matters

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

In 1 Chronicles 1-2 is a genealogical record from Adam to the sons of Israel. In reading through these first two chapters, many may wonder why this is meaningful but for me it helps me realize that that every person … Continue reading →

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Getting a Jump on What is Thrown Your Way

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The purpose of this blog is to keep me accountable to daily Bible study and sharing with others about faith. What I have found is that starting the day out with God helps to get my day started right as … Continue reading →