Tag Archives: Laughter

Ask to Receive the Help Needed

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Mark Shields

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7  Explained in the post “Our Connection Gives Protection” is how David faced many enemies but went to God to receive the help needed. We can … Continue reading →

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Our Connection Gives Protection

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

David was in distress because of his enemies. His requests for help as listed in Psalms 31 are to be rescued, to be guided, and delivered from his enemies. He found comfort in God’s love as he remembers what was … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 9-12

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Adam and Eve enjoyed the presence of God in the Garden of Eden until they ate the forbidden fruit from the tree in the middle of the Garden. After that, they didn’t want God in their presence and hid from … Continue reading →

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Leave Yesterday and Tomorrow to God

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post, I shared about how we are wonderfully made by God and we should praise Him for how far we’ve come. His Spirit lives in us as pointed out in 1 Corinthians 3:16, “Don’t you know that … Continue reading →

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Finding Out What God Wants From Us

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

In studying and writing about 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 in the previous post, David certainly wanted to do good but we must understand that what God wants from us might be different than what we want. We need to accept that … Continue reading →

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