Tag Archives: Nature

Believe and Receive

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we seek and we believe. We are thankful for His provision; grateful for all we receive. Reading today in Mark 8:1-10, again we are told that Jesus fed a large crowd of people with a very … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 Even under difficult circumstances, David continued to show confidence in God as explained in the post … Continue reading →

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Live with Confidence

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

David had been on the run away from King Saul. He was tired from running and sought asylum with Achish but was thrown in prison. David pretended to be a mad man and Achish released him so David went to … Continue reading →

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By Our Side to Bring Victory

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Where, O death, is your victory?    Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55  We face an evil enemy but God is faithful to be by our side to bring victory. As explained in the post “Truths … Continue reading →

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Truths of the Resurrection

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

In 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Paul uses the parallels in nature to help the Corinthians grasp truths of the resurrection. He used the illustration of farming and how the farmer does not plant the living plant but the seed. Also with … Continue reading →

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