Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Understanding is Enchanting

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

Wisdom is more meaningful when we use it to connect people to God. In so doing, we discover a sense of purpose and true reward. In reading Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, Solomon searched for knowledge to satisfy his own purposes and not … Continue reading →

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Light the Fire From Within

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

Studying Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, the author who is believed to be Solomon seemed to have nothing to live for and nothing more to accomplish. What can give us more enthusiasm in life? One idea might be to work for a good … Continue reading →

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Set Free

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

The author of Ecclesiastes is thought to be Solomon. He reflects on the experiences of life. His philosophy of conflicting thoughts on materialism, pleasures of life, and our duty to God. Ecclesiastes deals with the feeling of emptiness even when people … Continue reading →

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An Important Name In History

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Esther 5-6, Esther takes a risk in approaching the king because anyone who would approach the king in the inner court without being summoned by the king would be put to death. The only exception was if … Continue reading →

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Braver Because of the Savior

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

We can have confidence about the future because God protects us like a cherished child of His. Below is a poem I wrote to explain this confidence. Life can get us down But we can be found We can run … Continue reading →