Category Archives: Good Common Sense

The Way to Righteousness

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

Scripture Reading: Romans 9:25-33 Today’s lesson is that trying to pursue righteousness by works resulted in Israel stumbling and falling. Instead, we should pursue righteousness by clearing the path to victory with the freedom found in Christ. The results are … Continue reading →

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From Death to Life

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Mark Shields

Explained in Romans 5:12-21 is that sin was in the world before death and because of sin, there is death. Fortunately, the pattern of sin and death was broken by the gift of Christ. Provided for us is a way … Continue reading →

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Notes to Your Younger Self

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. – Joshua 21:43 As brought out in the post “Follow Instructions”, God is continually requiring His people … Continue reading →

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Follow Instructions

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Mark Shields

For God’s people to receive what He promised, they were required to follow instructions. In Joshua 20-21 we read about the refuge God provides His people when they follow instructions. We also read what happens when they are complacent. Joshua … Continue reading →

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The Same Power Lives in Us

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord gives strength to His people; The Lord blesses His people with peace. – Psalm 29:11 The Creator of thunder, lightning, and the winds of a powerful storm offers this same power to His people. He also provides … Continue reading →