Category Archives: Good Common Sense

The Right Way

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Mark Shields

God can use us to do amazing things! We have potential to win great battles in life if we follow God’s plan for us, keep going when things get difficult, listen for guidance in our application of the plan, and … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 01-19-2024

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

Revealed in 1 Kings 15:9-24 is a king who did what was right in the eyes of God. Situations can make it difficult to change everything immediately for the better but a leader can plan, organize, give direction, and begin … Continue reading →

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The Words of the Father

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. –  Proverbs 4:5 The main point brought out in the post “Direction” is that using your experiences and following the prompting of the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Direction

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

The decisions we make have a big impact on the future and that’s why we need to have the right information. The best way to achieve this aim is to constantly get direction from God’s Word as we take in … Continue reading →

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Decisions

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

Reading today in 1 Samuel 6:1-18, we are given a lesson on getting advice and decision making. Each time the Philistines moved the arc of the Lord, the city it was placed in was devastated as the people were afflicted … Continue reading →

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