Author Archives: Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection for Study of Proverbs 7-12

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing some thoughts brought out in the study of the book of Proverbs. This collection of writings urges conduct that expresses a person’s relationship with God in everyday situations. Throughout this book, we … Continue reading →

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Strong Finish

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Athletes seek improvement To gain their victory And you too can aim For a high trajectory. With positive values And being determined By gaining inspiration From a great sermon. Always encouraged With devout themes To…

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Working Together to Make the Right Moves

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! – Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Being Industrious

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Mark Shields

In today’s passage Proverbs 6, a lesson is given on being industrious and using good common sense. The passage gives us the lesson using the example of an ant. The ant doesn’t sit around doing nothing but they’ve worked out … Continue reading →

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His Plan for Sex and Love

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

The adulteress as described in Proverbs 5 is very attractive and desirable but in the end would lead to the wrong path in life. The passage commanded to stay away from the adulteress because of personal and public destruction including … Continue reading →

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