Monthly Archives: July 2015

The Humility of Abraham

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading Genesis 23 in a study a while back, it was noted that Abraham demonstrated humility and this aroused a response of respect. He wanted to pay for a burial site for Sarah his wife rather than receive it as … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Soul with Thoughts of a Believer

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Ready for His Return at all Times I wrote about the need to pay attention to our spiritual health; getting ready for each day by feeding our souls with healthy thoughts and using our abilities to glorify … Continue reading →

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Ready For His Return At All Times

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

As Jesus explains in Luke 12:35-59, we should be ready for His return at all times because it will be when we least expect it (v. 40). If we knew the Lord would be returning within 30 days, we might … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Treasures of Heaven is Priceless

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life is so much more than possessions and money. The passage studied and written about in the post Have Faith and the Lord will Provide is about what is really important in life. If we go after possessions, there is … Continue reading →

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Have Faith and the Lord will Provide

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 12:13-34, a man in the crowd misunderstood why Jesus was doing what He was doing. The man was asking Jesus to be a judge or arbiter over his inheritance rather than teacher of how one should live. … Continue reading →