Tag Archives: Decisions

Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 17-18

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing some thoughts from the study of the book of Luke chapters 14-16. Jesus teaches us some great lessons about how we should live. One major lesson is that we should include everyone … Continue reading →

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Look Forward To Time Spent With Him

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

From the depression of the 1930’s and to a smaller degree with the stock market crash in 2008, there is a lesson to be learned. Bad loans build up a bubble that eventually will burst. As written about in the … Continue reading →

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Trust is a Must

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Pray and be patient, Praise God and say wow! No need to rush And want things now. Society is impatient With technology today, Expecting immediate satisfaction To come its way. Desiring the latest and greatest…

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Gaining a Heart of Wisdom

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

As I wrote in the post Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, the blessings of God brought Joseph great success. With each passing day, there was success in everything he was in charge of and we can take this lesson to help … Continue reading →

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Putting our Attention on His Greatness

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the study of Genesis 16 and writing about it yesterday in the post Trust in His Perfect Timing, the lesson for me is that we should be careful not to force the issue. We should put our attention on … Continue reading →