Tag Archives: Good Common Sense

Wisdom Gained from Past Experience

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Mark Shields

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you. – Proverbs 9:10-11 In … Continue reading →

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Loyalty and Devotion

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Mark Shields

My family had a dog named Gus when I was growing up. The photo above was taken when we entered a dog show at the county fair, where we were interviewed together by the local radio station. Gus traveled with … Continue reading →

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The Words of the Father

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. – Proverbs 4:5 The main point brought out in the post “Direction” is that using your experiences and following the prompting of the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Direction

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

The decisions we make have a big impact on the future and that’s why we need to have the right information. The best way to achieve this aim is to constantly get direction from God’s Word as we take in … Continue reading →