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The Time We Spend with God is of Essence

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I shared this link to the Sermon Podcast at the church I attend. A point I noted from the message titled “Awe Factor” is that the time we spend with God is of essence. Studying His Word, reflecting on … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, Church, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, Word | 14 Comments

Desire to be Used by God

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, the thought is that people are naturally acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What’s missing is true joy and forever fulfillment. Life is like running a race. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Christianity, desires of your heart, faithful servant, God, Jeremy Camp, Jesus, Lord, Lost or Missing, People, Psalm, spirituality | 6 Comments

What’s Missing

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

From reflection upon Ecclesiastes 6, the thought is that people are acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What seems to be missing is fulfilling a greater purpose; having a desire to … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Way

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Mark Shields

A suggestion is made in Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 that there are two ways to look at life. We can strive to gain knowledge and wisdom or we can seek enjoyment in life. Wisdom takes effort but avoids many of the pitfalls whereas … Continue reading →

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Our Answer is Found in Christ

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Technologies change and jobs change but the character of God never changes. Learning how to live God’s way is useful now and forever. I’m reading now in Ecclesiastes and Solomon who is thought to be the author was humble and … Continue reading →