Tag Archives: Bible

Questions for Reflection to Help Study Ecclesiastes 9-12

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection to help study Ecclesiastes 5-8. To review where I’ve been over the last few weeks along with a synopsis of the answers, take a look at a post at this link: answers as we … Continue reading →

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Living with Wisdom

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

As we now journey into Ecclesiastes 8, Solomon continues to give us wisdom about life. For example: he notes that the riddle of life is very hard to solve, he writes about justice, about punishment, and God’s moral principles. We … Continue reading →

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What Makes You Angry?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I shared an outline of the sermon message at the church I attend. A take away from the message for me is that many things can make us angry or frustrated in life. Being angry is not a sin … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Anger, anger frustration, better person, Bible, Christianity, God, Habitat for Humanity, Lincoln Brewster, Religion and Spirituality, romans 12 | 7 Comments

The Path to Truth

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Contemplating upon Ecclesiastes 7, we can learn from difficult experiences or tough times and help others to possibly avoid what we had to go through. The path of adversity can lead to the path of truth for others. Life has … Continue reading →

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Listening For Instructions on What Work To Get Done

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

God speaks through the Bible, through what we read, and the people we meet. He also speaks during our time of prayer. A successful prayer life takes preparation and time set aside for daily renewal; a time to be with … Continue reading →