Tag Archives: Bible

The Words We Use Carry So Much Power

Posted on July 29, 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 the words we use carry so much power because they can either build up someone or … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged apples of gold, Bible, Book of Proverbs, Christianity, God, how to read the bible, johnny the bagger, Proverbs and Sayings | 6 Comments

Words without Wisdom

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

If you are unable to attend your local church service today, I invite you to a podcast of the church I attend. This morning, we continue the sermon series called “Wisdom for Life”. At this link: Pastor’s Podcast, you can watch/listen … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Book of Proverbs, Christianity, Church service, God, god of heaven, James, Podcast | 1 Comment

Understanding is Enchanting

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

Wisdom is more meaningful when we use it to connect people to God. In so doing, we discover a sense of purpose and true reward. In reading Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, Solomon searched for knowledge to satisfy his own purposes and not … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Apathy, Bible, earthly pleasure, Ecclesiastes, God, human-rights, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leadership, politics, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Solomon, spirituality | 2 Comments

Wisdom for Parents

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, we continued the sermon series “Wisdom for Life”. At this link: Pastor’s Podcast, you can see each message of the series. Yesterday, the message was titled “Wisdom for Parents”. Here is a link to the main points of the message: … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Bible, Book of Proverbs, Christ, Christianity, God, Jeremy Camp, Jesus, proverb, Proverbs and Sayings, religion, sermon series, theology, true wisdom | 1 Comment

You Make a Difference

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in the book of Esther, we can see God’s hand in the events and we can see also how Esther boldly fulfilled the purpose God had for her. As we set out each day following the call God has … Continue reading →