Tag Archives: God

What Makes You Angry?

Posted on August 12, 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 many things can make us angry or frustrated in life. Being angry is not a sin … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Anger, anger frustration, better person, Bible, Christianity, God, Habitat for Humanity, Lincoln Brewster, Religion and Spirituality, romans 12 | 7 Comments

Wise Guy

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

If you are not able to attend your local church service today (traveling, health condition, etc), I invite you to a podcast of the church I attend. This morning, we continue the sermon series called “Wisdom for Life”. At this … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Bible Study, Book of Proverbs, Church service, God, Podcast, sermon series, Sunday, timely word | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged adversities, Bible, Christ, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, everyday living, God, imperfect world, Jesus, perplexing problems, predicting the future, Religion and Spirituality, riddle of life, Stress (biology) | 5 Comments

Desire to be Used by God

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, the thought is that people are naturally acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What’s missing is true joy and forever fulfillment. Life is like running a race. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Christianity, desires of your heart, faithful servant, God, Jeremy Camp, Jesus, Lord, Lost or Missing, People, Psalm, spirituality | 6 Comments

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 →