Tag Archives: Cross

Stick to the Plan and Rejoice About the Big Plus Sign

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

All nations are called on to praise God because His steadfast love endures forever. Those who call on Him are comforted with everlasting goodness and mercy. Psalm 117-118 takes us from the exile in Babylon to the time Jesus walked … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Armageddon, Babylon, Christ, Christianity, confidence in god, Cross, Earth, everlasting goodness, God, God’s Word, goodness and mercy, Happiness, Jesus, Love, Peace, Praise, Psalm, psalm 117, religion, Righteousness, Safety, theology, Trust, victory | 3 Comments

Leave Yesterday and Tomorrow to God

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post, I shared about how we are wonderfully made by God and we should praise Him for how far we’ve come. His Spirit lives in us as pointed out in 1 Corinthians 3:16, “Don’t you know that … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Burdens, Christ, Christianity, Church, Churches of God, Cross, Don Moen, First Epistle to the Corinthians, foot of the cross, God, Laughter, Music, Praise, Rainbow, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Spirit, spirituality, Temple | 14 Comments

When the Going Gets Tough

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

In today’s world in which we hear about bullying, it’s easy to identify with the psalmist’s situation in Psalm 109 and want bad to happen to those that are hateful toward us. David endured false accusations and he asks the … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Absalom, Bullying, Christ, Cross, David, Difficulties, Evil, false accusations, God, Lord, Patience, Persistence, Prayer, Psalm, psalm 109, Revenge, Shimei | 1 Comment

The Sure Victory

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

Who is responsible for David’s military victories in 1 Chronicles 18? The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went and David gave God all the credit. He did what was just and right for his people. The victories came as … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Cross, David, God, Israel, Lord, Philistine, Prayer, Pride, Redeemer, religion, Scripture, victory, Zobah | 1 Comment

Two Are Better Than One

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Chronicles 11, we get a picture of the good leadership qualities of David. He demonstrated his faith by going to the Lord in prayer and carrying out His instructions. David surrounded himself with good team members and … Continue reading →