Tag Archives: Good Works

God is Great and Gracious

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

David has a good relationship with God as explained in Psalm 145 giving praise with confidence that he will be with God for eternity (v. 2). David writes that God is worthy of praise because of His characteristics like compassion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Psalm | Tagged Compassion, Confidence, David, enthusiasm, Eternity, God, Good Works, Instructions, Love, Praise, Prayer, Psalm, Relationship, Righteousness, Trustworthiness | 3 Comments

God’s Way

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the Bible. It was written at a time in history that is very similar to our current times in which there is religious skepticism and much doubt as to whether there is a … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – James 3-5

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The brother of Jesus named James writes a letter to help the Christians in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor who were going through much difficulty as they were being persecuted and even dying for their … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Bible, brother of jesus, Character, Christ, Christian, Christians, cities in greece, Faith, Freedom, God, Golden Rule, Good Works, human-rights, James, Jesus, Persistence, religion, Savior, Spirit, spiritual exercises, theology, Trials | 1 Comment

Developing Habits that Help Us Apply our Faith

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

At first analysis of James 2:14-26, my thoughts were on how it seemed to be contradictory to Paul when he wrote that we are saved by faith. Now James is writing that we are saved by works. With further research … Continue reading →

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Flourishing Growth

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

Praise God because with Him there is joy; there is flourishing growth because of the salvation and grace of the gospel. Like a palm tree as described in Psalm 92, His people are a symbol of permanence, dignity, and fruitfulness. … Continue reading →