Tag Archives: Righteousness

Seeking Help through Prayer

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Daniel 9, a prayer is offered by Daniel who had been studying and learning that the desolation of Jerusalem would last for seventy years which was soon approaching. This prayer was to plead with the Lord after admitting the … Continue reading →

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Follow the Path Away from Corruption

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

For a society to build up a resistance to corruption, we have to believe that small actions over time will build up to make major improvements. We have to look at corruption as the enemy and work together to identify … Continue reading →

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Stick to the Plan and Rejoice About the Big Plus Sign

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

All nations are called on to praise God because His steadfast love endures forever. Those who call on Him are comforted with everlasting goodness and mercy. Psalm 117-118 takes us from the exile in Babylon to the time Jesus walked … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Armageddon, Babylon, Christ, Christianity, confidence in god, Cross, Earth, everlasting goodness, God, God’s Word, goodness and mercy, Happiness, Jesus, Love, Peace, Praise, Psalm, psalm 117, religion, Righteousness, Safety, theology, Trust, victory | 3 Comments

Lessons of Integrity

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

Great lessons of integrity are found in God’s Word. The following verses from the Bible give us a great foundation: Proverbs 11:3 – The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection in the Study of Zechariah 11-14

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

Zechariah was written as a call to return to God. We can rejoice for hope is our anchor during the storms of life. Our hope is in the righteous, gentle, and humble King that proclaims peace. Rejoice for our hopelessness … Continue reading →