Tag Archives: Christ

Which Way to Go

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

From Ecclesiastes 10, the lesson for me is to focus on God’s way when facing challenges. To listen, pay attention, stay calm, and be careful; knowing that God’s way is best. The study of God’s Word inclines our actions to … Continue reading →

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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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Lift the Cross High

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post along the journey, I wrote about the lessons to be learned in life and from God’s Word but the riddle of life can’t be solved by reason alone. It’s solved by the cross so lift it … Continue reading →

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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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What’s Missing

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

From reflection upon Ecclesiastes 6, the thought is that people are acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What seems to be missing is fulfilling a greater purpose; having a desire to … Continue reading →

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