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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

Let Us Praise Him

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

As written in Psalm 148, different aspects of the heavens are to praise God like the angels, moon, and stars. Various parts of the earth like sea creatures, weather, mountains, trees, animals, birds, and of course people are to praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Psalm | Tagged Angels, Art, Birds, Conversation, Dependable, God, God’s Word, Growth, Inspiration, Majestic, Meadow, Mountains, Music, Nature, Ocean, Peace, Planning, Powerful, Praise, Priorities, Spring, Stars, Sunset | 4 Comments

Together is Better

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Many activities can’t be done alone. You ever tried to water ski alone? How about move furniture? How about playing tennis? The activity of building up our spiritual life also requires other people around us to inspire, energize, and learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Body of Christ, Christ, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, Evangelism, God, Goose, Nature | 4 Comments

Simple Truths from God

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

The simplest things give the most happiness if we let God be in charge and praise Him. A farmer works hard to plant his crop and he worries about the lack of rain or too much rain or insects. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged bountiful harvest, climate, David Crowder Band, eternal rewards, God, Home and Garden, Jesus, Nature, Plant, Seed, Shopping, simplest things, Sowing | 2 Comments

Thankful in all Circumstances

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reflecting on the questions of Ecclesiastes 3, there is a danger in viewing life simply from the perspective of time because our life on earth is so short compared to eternity. We should be thankful in all circumstances and … Continue reading →