Tag Archives: Nature

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 1-4

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

I would like take this time to thank all of you my readers. This blog started from a life transformation group several years ago with just a few followers and now has grown to over 1,000 followers. I’ve found it … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Questions for Reflection | Tagged Bible, Blog, Creation, Genesis, Mysteries, Nature | 4 Comments

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 →