Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Follow His Way

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

The journey into Ecclesiastes 12 gives good advice on our main priority and what we should put our focus on. We should resolve to follow God because everything is meaningful when attention is on His way. The images in this reading … Continue reading →

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Which Way to Go

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

From Ecclesiastes 10, the lesson for me is to focus on God’s way when facing challenges. To listen, pay attention, stay calm, and be careful; knowing that God’s way is best. The study of God’s Word inclines our actions to … Continue reading →

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LORD What is it that You Want Me to be?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

It is important to know what we are good at because there is a limited time to fulfill our destiny. That’s why it’s important to spend some time looking at ways to use our strengths. We can all be somebody … Continue reading →

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The Time We Spend with God is of Essence

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I shared this link to the Sermon Podcast at the church I attend. A point I noted from the message titled “Awe Factor” is that the time we spend with God is of essence. Studying His Word, reflecting on … Continue reading →

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Our Tools in Decision Making

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reading Esther 1, we see how unwise choices cause unpleasant predicaments. There is a lesson and the lesson is that we should be smart and use the tools that help in decisions; lessons from the Bible, the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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