Tag Archives: Bible Study

Call to Praise

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

The stimulus for the call to praise in Psalm 66-67 is looking back at the past and what good things God has done so we are encouraged to look forward to the future. Let us be encouraged today as a … Continue reading →

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Toward the Eternal Reward

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

The oldest computer was owned by Adam and Eve. It was an Apple with limited memory. Just 1 byte and everything crashed.* Reading today in 1 Kings 11:9-43, we learn that everything around Solomon is beginning to crash. His spiritual … Continue reading →

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Focused on the Awesome

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

Much of our life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. Success is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, or an expensive house instead of vast spiritual assets like faith, hope, and love! … Continue reading →

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Praise Sparks Actions

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

A devotional thought from reading Psalm 65 is that a person’s praise of God is based on the wonders of His creation. The seas, the land, and the mountains which are worthy of praise. The crops of the land that … Continue reading →

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Enthusiasm Multiplies

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let’s start living as a child of God with encouragement and enthusiasm! Live each day with passion and purpose because He is with us always. Let’s have faith in a future beyond what could be imagined … Continue reading →

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