Tag Archives: Priorities

Getting Done What God Wants

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post The Gospel Message Has a Beautiful and Refreshing Simplicity About it that Sets Us Free, I wrote that Jesus knew there would be resistance but He was always prepared to answer questions and teach the new way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Common Sense, Luke | Tagged God’s Word, Good Common Sense, Gratitude, Humility, Listening, Praying, Priorities, Teaching, Wisdom | 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

Giving Back to God

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post titled “Pass It On”, it was explained that David’s reign was in its twilight and he was thankful for all that God had given him. He had accumulated many resources for Israel and personal treasure. His … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Christ, Christianity, David, Giving, God, Israel, Jeremy Camp, Lord, personal treasure, Priorities, religion, Resources, spirituality, Temple, Treasure | 2 Comments

Pass It On

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Chronicles 29, David was up in age and as his reign draws to a close it is evident that his top priorities in life were God first, family second, and being king third. He gave willingly as … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Bible, Christ, David, followers of christ, God, God’s Word, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Journey, personal bible study, personal treasures, Priorities, Purpose, Riches, Solomon, spiritual riches, spiritual road, Temple, temple of the holy spirit, Treasure | 4 Comments

Problems Can Become Possibilities

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

At the time James wrote the letter in today’s passage, Christian communities in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor were going through much difficulty and even dying for their faith. The brother of Jesus in James … Continue reading →