Category Archives: Desire

The Difference Maker

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13  A thought in the post “Helping and Encouraging” is that Paul wants people to grow spiritually. He wants them … Continue reading →

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Helping and Encouraging

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul gives directions and reasons for giving to the poor in the passage 1 Corinthians 16. On the first day of every week, each person should set aside a sum of money for a collection so that the poor are … Continue reading →

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Wise Choice

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised Him to life. – Philippians 3:10  The post “Desire the Ways of Wisdom” tells us to accept wisdom’s call because wisdom helps to meet our challenges in life. … Continue reading →

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Desire the Ways of Wisdom

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Presented to us in the passage Proverbs 8 is that wisdom is offered to everyone but only appeals to those who have a desire for prudence, truth, discretion, and insight. To gain wisdom, there must be a plan for gaining … Continue reading →

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There is Freedom in Wisdom

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Mark Shields

Some lessons taught in reading Proverbs 4 are that the hardest decisions can be determining what we want out of life, what we should do to obtain it, and setting our priorities. Today’s passage submits that wisdom is what we … Continue reading →

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