Category Archives: Good Common Sense

Choosing to Accept Grace

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post He is in Control, the thought is that God is in control of our future. Written about is the story of Jacob’s life who worked hard and developed skills in raising livestock. He was shrewd and used … Continue reading →

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Priorities for Success

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post Our Priorities are Bible characters who are good examples to follow and those that provide bad examples. Abraham was a man who took his relationship with God serious and in turn was blessed. His grandson … Continue reading →

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Our Priorities

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source As recorded in Genesis 25, Abraham lived to a good old age and was buried next to his wife Sarah in the field he had bought from the Hittites. God had been with Abraham and he lived a … Continue reading →

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The One Ingredient to Amazing Accomplishment

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Noah did not have sophisticated tools to help with decision making. He just relied on the good common sense God gave him. After the flood, he sent out a dove until it brought back a fresh olive leaf. … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Response

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source The rains finally stopped and the water started to recede from the highest mountain tops until the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat. As explained in Genesis 8, Noah sent out a dove but it … Continue reading →

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