Tag Archives: God

Simple Truths from God

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

The simplest things give the most happiness if we let God be in charge and praise Him. A farmer works hard to plant his crop and he worries about the lack of rain or too much rain or insects. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged bountiful harvest, climate, David Crowder Band, eternal rewards, God, Home and Garden, Jesus, Nature, Plant, Seed, Shopping, simplest things, Sowing | 2 Comments

Thankful in all Circumstances

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reflecting on the questions of Ecclesiastes 3, there is a danger in viewing life simply from the perspective of time because our life on earth is so short compared to eternity. We should be thankful in all circumstances and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Christianity, Churches of God, Ecclesiastes, ecclesiastes 3, God, Jesus, Nature, relationship with god, Religion and Spirituality, simplest things, small victory, Solomon | 9 Comments

The Narrow Way

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Mark Shields

A suggestion is made in Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 that there are two ways to look at life. We can strive to gain knowledge and wisdom or we can seek enjoyment in life. Wisdom takes effort but avoids many of the pitfalls whereas … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Christianity, Ecclesiastes, eternal rewards, Evangelism, God, Happiness, Jesus, life wisdom, Pleasure, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 6 Comments

The Words We Use Carry So Much Power

Posted on July 29, 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 the words we use carry so much power because they can either build up someone or … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged apples of gold, Bible, Book of Proverbs, Christianity, God, how to read the bible, johnny the bagger, Proverbs and Sayings | 6 Comments

Words without Wisdom

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

If you are unable to attend your local church service today, I invite you to a podcast of the church I attend. This morning, we continue the sermon series called “Wisdom for Life”. At this link: Pastor’s Podcast, you can watch/listen … Continue reading →