Tag Archives: Compassion

The Compassion and Power

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Now as we continue the Journey through Luke 7:1-17, we read about two accounts of both the compassion and power of Jesus. The first account is when Jesus entered Capernaum. A centurion had a servant who was sick and he … Continue reading →

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Jesus Teaches Through Parables

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source Reading in Luke 6:39-49, Jesus teaches through three parables. The first is the eye and its focus (vv. 39-42), the second is the tree and its fruit (vv. 43-45), and the third is the house and its foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Luke | Tagged Compassion, Discernment, Faith, Guidance, Jesus, Joy, Lessons, Preparation | 4 Comments

God is Great and Gracious

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

David has a good relationship with God as explained in Psalm 145 giving praise with confidence that he will be with God for eternity (v. 2). David writes that God is worthy of praise because of His characteristics like compassion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Psalm | Tagged Compassion, Confidence, David, enthusiasm, Eternity, God, Good Works, Instructions, Love, Praise, Prayer, Psalm, Relationship, Righteousness, Trustworthiness | 3 Comments

Imagine if We Were More Focused on God

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 9:16-38, the pattern which historically characterizes the relationship between God and the Israelites is one where the Israelites break their end of the agreement; refusing to listen and failing to remember the miracles God had performed in … Continue reading →