tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:41:24 +0000Perhaps a journal, perhaps a photo gallery; call it what you will, nevertheless, it is my life in words and in picture.http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Paul M)Blogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-2077591248902826050Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:12:00 +00002010-04-13T11:14:53.327-04:00To my Brothers and Sisters in Haverhill,Today marks the 160th anniversary of Adoniram Judson’s death. I ask that we take a moment to remember the impact that this man had, through the grace and sustenance of God, on missions, the country of Myanmar, and for all future missionaries.This should have incredible significance to us in Haverhill because of the deep roots that this man had in Haverhill,http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2010/04/death-of-adoniram-judson-160-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-9204290160138904509Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:22:00 +00002010-06-13T13:56:54.362-04:00I posted this poem on my blog in October 2006 (see below); almost 2 years ago. I did not completely comprehend the truth of this poem at that time, however, I can now say that I understand that this thorn pierced through my heart now is in fact the very pin that holds the veil from God's face. God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. (http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-posted-this-poem-on-my-blog-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-8616090650837226883Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:19:00 +00002010-06-13T13:57:32.473-04:00 When my father passed away on March 1st, I quickly realized that not many men my age have lost a parent. It is a frightening and sobering feeling to be 26 and to know that you have many years of life experiences that will not be shared with a parent who you know would have been so proud. The realizations were difficult because: I am the only one of five kids who does not have children yet;http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2007/07/my-fathers-passing-and-gods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-1451496888313595291Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:49:00 +00002007-06-18T22:49:51.028-04:00I am sure by now you can see that there have been many updates made to this page over the past few weeks. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a series of major updates to make my blog more attractive and appealing to the outside world! (Hey, if no one wants to read what I have to say, at least it will look nice!!!) The plan, however, is not so much to make it look attractive, but rather fulfill ahttp://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2007/06/some-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-3961388126420584795Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:53:00 +00002006-10-31T11:57:19.962-05:00The ThornI stood a mendicant* of God before His royal throneAnd begged Him for a priceless gift, which I could call my own.I took the gift from out His hand, but as I would departI cried, “But Lord, this is a thorn and it has pierced my heart.This is a strange, a hurtful gift that Thou hast given me.He said, “My child, I give good gifts and give my best to thee.”I took it home and though at firsthttp://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/10/thorn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-2486454355702589373Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:29:00 +00002006-10-25T00:45:19.230-04:00This video clip summarizes a good portion of what has been on my heart. All of who God is pours over into our hearts; We worship Him; Missions exists because worship doesn't; Worship pours into love for others because we desire to see them worship the one true, amazing God. May we be mobilized to do as this group does! Also, pay attention to the music itself. I will be posting more about my http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/10/worship-social-justice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-115215732312057937Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:57:00 +00002011-01-16T20:43:01.611-05:00Tonight, I repented after 25 years of legalism and self-righteousness: I had my first sip of alcohol. I had a sip a "Cancun Cocktail" (which I must say, was pretty darn good!) and I ordered my first beer, a Sam Adams.Why is this so important to me? A few reasons come to mind. Let me explain. I became a Christian in 1996, and since then, to me alcohol has always been associated with the "wrong". http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/07/beer-repentance-and-self-righteous.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114723157224608607Wed, 10 May 2006 03:25:00 +00002011-01-16T20:37:46.310-05:00http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/engagement-day-sunset.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114723066206576974Wed, 10 May 2006 03:09:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.582-04:00http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/quaint-rockport.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114723025896057562Wed, 10 May 2006 03:02:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.523-04:00http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/typical-new-england.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114722933583712588Wed, 10 May 2006 02:47:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.437-04:00http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/long-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114714078542407254Tue, 09 May 2006 02:11:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.380-04:00http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/evening-in-rockport.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114713917650340297Tue, 09 May 2006 01:42:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.324-04:00http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/fall-in-new-hampshire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114704290316864465Sun, 07 May 2006 23:00:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.256-04:00Ahh, the beauty of spring...http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/sunset-along-merrimack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-114704208369169599Sun, 07 May 2006 21:45:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.198-04:00Thankfully, this past winter was a mild one, to say the least. And with that, spring time has arrived, and with this time of year comes the some of the most beautiful weather and scenery you can capture on film. I would consider myself and amateur photographer, but even that may be a stretch of the imagination.Nevertheless, I find joy in capturing the beauty of God's creation on film. To try to http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2006/05/spring-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-112450915225418799Sat, 20 Aug 2005 03:39:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.141-04:00Again, more photography I toook at home... It's amazing what you can do with a digital camera, some creative angles, and a beautiful plant! The only editing done was a slight Gaussian Blur. Other than that, nothing more was altered! http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2005/08/again-more-photography-i-toook-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-112450909622413904Sat, 20 Aug 2005 03:38:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.081-04:00Some photography I toook at home... It's amazing what you can do with a digital camera, some creative angles, and a beautiful plant! This was not edited at all. http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2005/08/some-photography-i-toook-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-112450682871680999Sat, 20 Aug 2005 03:00:00 +00002006-10-17T20:16:00.021-04:00Here I am at home! http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2005/08/here-i-am-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-110347576626425040Sun, 19 Dec 2004 16:16:00 +00002010-04-14T00:35:43.019-04:00This has been an eye-opening week for me. It is amazing how God can use loved ones to open my eyes to areas of my life that I need the Lord to help me grow in. For so long, I have focused my attention on what it means to suffer for the Lord, such as the Apostle Paul did; as our Brothers and Sisters in China, Iraq, North Korea, and Iran do; and of course, what our Brothers and Sister in the past http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2004/12/from-dying-for-christ-to-living-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-110323819156511169Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:03:00 +00002006-10-17T20:15:59.836-04:00Though Christ died to take away the curse from us, yet not to take away the cross from us. Those stones which are cut out for a building are first under the saw and hammer to be hewed and squared. The godly are called 'living stones' (1 Peter 2:5). And they must be hewn and polished by the persecutor's hand that they may be fit for the heavenly building. - Thomas Watson, The Beatitudeshttp://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2004/12/pondering-sufferings-of-christians_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612272.post-110316635377288949Thu, 16 Dec 2004 02:52:00 +00002006-10-17T20:15:59.777-04:00A thought concerning the things we are willing to suffer for. Please read and ponder these wonderful words of the Puritan Thomas Watson. Consider whom we suffer for: It is for Christ, and we cannot suffer for a better friend. There is many a man who will suffer shame and death for his lusts. He will suffer disgrace for a drunken lust. He will suffer death for a revengeful lust. Shall others die http://shield-of-faith.blogspot.com/2004/12/pondering-sufferings-of-christians.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul M)0