Author Archives: Mark Shields

Help in Trouble

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

The psalmist might be recalling real situations in Psalm 124 when God helped the Israelites. Situations in the past like when rebuilding the wall or protecting the city of Jerusalem. Another might be when the Red Sea parted to escape … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

In memory of the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and fought for our freedom, I offer a tribute in a poem at this link: Let us never forget their faces. Related articles Memorial Day Honor Those Who Have … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 124 – 127

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

I just finished an amazing journey through Psalm 120-123. You can read about this journey at this link. As I continue the journey through the Bible, the next adventure will take me to Psalm 124-127. Over the next few weeks, … Continue reading →

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Give the Extra Effort

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

What type of attitudes should we have when working through problems? In yesterday’s post, the lesson was about how to respond to problems and those against us. I wrote about mercy and how Jesus forgave even those who crucified Him. … Continue reading →

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Mercy Helps

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 123, the psalmist is going through problems. In previous post a while back as I journeyed through Ezra and Nehemiah, there were plots to stop the rebuilding of God’s house and the wall around Jerusalem. Just like back … Continue reading →