Tag Archives: Knowledge

Jesus is the Way

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading and posting about John the Baptist (See the post Preparing the Way), a thought for me is that John was able to relate to those he was speaking to and made it easier for them to understand what they … Continue reading →

Posted in Common Sense, Luke | Tagged John the Baptist, Knowledge, Lord, The Way, Understanding, Wisdom | Leave a comment

It is Good to Praise God

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

It is good to praise God because when our hope is in His unfailing love; we receive rewards like wonder, inspiration and security. We in turn are rewarding Him because of our praise. There is a relationship between the Word … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Psalm | Tagged Creation, God, Inspiration, Knowledge, Lord, Love, Nature, Praise, Relationship, Rewards, Security, Understanding, Wisdom, Wonder, Word of God | 2 Comments

Positive Qualities Taught by Christ

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

Peter suggested in 2 Peter 1 that as Christians, we should plant and cultivate the positive qualities taught by Christ in our heart. We should respond to God’s work for us with great effort to increase positive qualities like faith, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter | Tagged Brotherly Love, Christ, Eternal Kingdom, Faith, Godliness, Kindness, Knowledge, Perseverance, poem, Positive Qualities, Savior Jesus Christ, Self-control, Virtue | 3 Comments

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

Productive Wisdom from Heaven

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Noticed in the journey through James 3:13-18 are two types of wisdom; one from heaven that is productive and one that is earthly and destructive. Productive wisdom is obtained by asking God and believing He will give it through lessons … Continue reading →