Tag Archives: Life

Questions for Reflection for Study of Proverbs 7-12

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing some thoughts brought out in the study of the book of Proverbs. This collection of writings urges conduct that expresses a person’s relationship with God in everyday situations. Throughout this book, we … Continue reading →

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Working Together to Make the Right Moves

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! – Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Memories for a Lifetime

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Mark Shields

Rejoice with the wife of your youth … and always be enraptured with her love. – Proverbs 5:18-19 Within the post “His Plan for Sex and Love”, written were some thoughts about the institutions of marriage, about relationships, and about … Continue reading →

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Desire and Power

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13 The post “Wellbeing for Daily Living” laid out the effects of wisdom and discretion in your life. The results … Continue reading →

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Wellbeing for Daily Living

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading in Proverbs 3, we are told that those who keep wisdom’s commands have a distinct advantage in their wellbeing and towards living the way God wants us to live. Wisdom is knowledge mixed with experience that creates peace, prosperity, … Continue reading →