Tag Archives: Thankfulness

Finding Purpose

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

What is it that I should do? What is my purpose? How do I best achieve this purpose? In reading Palms 119:41-88, these are some of the questions that God’s Word will answer. The only real way to receive full … Continue reading →

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Delivered from the Trials of Life

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Think of how God has delivered His people throughout history from starving in the dessert, from oppression, during sickness, or in distress at sea. He saved Daniel from the lions, Moses rose to prominence at age 80, and He gave … Continue reading →

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God’s Rewards and Our Praises

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

A key thought from yesterday’s post is that God may reward us with a sunrise as we look out over a meadow of flowers or a sunset as we look over the horizon at the endless sea. We reward God … Continue reading →

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The Gift Worthy of a Big THANKS

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

We get a psalm of praise for the gift worthy of big THANKS in Psalm 100. God is worthy of thanksgiving because of the promise given that Jesus will reign. When we are thankful, we have a positive attitude, we … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 1-3

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’ve completed the book of Ezra and at this link is an index of the studies published so far. Along the journey, it was noticed how Ezra encourages the returned-exiles in the building of the temple. He teaches them how … Continue reading →