Another Big Milestone!
Dave ShieldsThis is a momentous time! I have completed another big milestone! As of today, I have submitted all the work for my previous courses in the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)…
Will You Go? Even There?
Hello friends, I have moved forward more in my quest for God’s guidance. No matter what I do, I cannot shake the idea of planting a church. It feels like…
Resonate
Last night I had an epiphany during my evening prayer. I thanked God for how He had blessed me over the past weeks with my degree and with all the…
Officially/Unofficially Doctor Dave!
Wow! I am back home from the trek to Virginia to attend my graduation. It was a week filled with all kinds of interesting adventures. My son was an absolute…
It’s Finally Here!
Wow! So much has led up to this, but today is the day I walk across the stage for my commencement at Liberty University. I made the cross-country drive (15…
Commencement Approaches!
Hello friends! I have been quiet because I am working hard to finish my current class to prepare for my commencement. I will drive my mom and two kids from…
Still Not Sure…
I have not spent much of my quiet time talking to God about next steps. I felt like he spoke to me pretty loudly about the plans, but didn’t have…
Talking to God Through Ezekiel and 2 Peter
Hello! I haven’t posted anything about my conversation recently because I have little to report. I continue to seek God’s will for my future after I complete my doctorate. However,…
Continuing the Conversation and Abraham’s Way
Welcome back to the story that is unfolding in my spiritual life. I have found that it is easy to capture my thoughts here like I used to. My friends…
The Facelift is Starting
Welcome to the newly revised davidshields.name website. This will be a work in progress as we migrate things over from the previous website.