Tag Archives: Kindness

Building the Steps

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

By adhering to the teachings of Christ, we are building the steps needed to live praiseworthy lives. The apostle named Peter is writing shortly before his death, bringing both warning and hope to believers who receive it. In 2 Peter … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter | Tagged Bible Study, Brotherly Love, Faith, Holy Spirit, Kindness, Knowledge, Prayer, Virtue | 9 Comments

Mercy Helps

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 123, the psalmist is going through problems. In previous post a while back as I journeyed through Ezra and Nehemiah, there were plots to stop the rebuilding of God’s house and the wall around Jerusalem. Just like back … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christianity, Direction, Endurance, Kindness, Mercy, mercy mercy mercy, Optimism, Peace, psalm 123, psalmist, spirituality, triumph of mercy | 1 Comment

Giving God Our Best

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Most of the people during the time of 1 Chronicles 7-9 worked in agriculture but some were also soldiers, guards, and some worked for the house of the Lord like the Levites. Our God is a God of order and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Business, Christianity, Communities, Customer Service, David, enthusiasm, God, Inspiration, Kindness, Levite, politics, Praise, religion, Spirituality & Religion, Work | 5 Comments

Change the World with Words

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Within James 3:1-12, the untamed tongue is described as being like a forest fire that starts with a small spark but then spreads out of control. It goes throughout the whole body to set the course of one’s life on … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Christ, Church, Direction, Divinity, Encourage, Expressions, Generosity, God, Holy Spirit, James, Kindness, Neighbors, Power, religion, religion & spirituality, Tact, Tolerance, untamed tongue, Word, words of kindness | Leave a 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 →