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Mercy Helps

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 123, the psalmist is going through problems. In previous post a while back as I journeyed through Ezra and Nehemiah, there were plots to stop the rebuilding of God’s house and the wall around Jerusalem. Just like back … Continue reading →

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Rewards of Worship

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

In my reading and study of Psalm 122, I found that the psalmist wants to explain to us the tremendous need for a place to worship. Some of the rewards of God include joy, peace, and prosperity. A time of … Continue reading →

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Go For It

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

When difficulties and dangers are greatest, the psalmist in Psalm 121 gets comfort and help from the Lord. The Lord protects from harm throughout life. Never going off duty day or night, He protects from the heat of everyday issues and … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Cross and be Inspired to Follow with a Purpose

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I wrote about the sermon from Sunday at the church I attend. In reviewing and thinking about the message, the point I took away is that we need to have initiative to be a follower rather than just a … Continue reading →

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The Way of Order and Certainty

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

I wrote in the previous post that the way of the world leads to inconsistency and confusion but the way of God leads to order and certainty. Here’s a video that advances this thought: Stop the World – Matthew West. … Continue reading →