Tag Archives: Trust

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 →

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He Is Everything

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading Psalm 115 and writing some thoughts in the post Our Living God, what was most meaningful to me is that idols do nothing but stand there and look good but God is constantly on the move; ready to … Continue reading →

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Our Living God

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

Pointed out in Psalm 115, idols do not have any sense or reason and are works of human hands: the painter, the carver, the statuary. They can’t see, hear, smell, feel, or speak but God has all of these along … Continue reading →

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Faith Brings Light to a Sometimes Dark World

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

Life is not always easy but we can continue to rejoice in the Lord. Even when we have those that try to bring us down or when our path seems to be broken. Even when we do not feel secure, … Continue reading →

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Victory Assured

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Part of the passage presented in Psalm 108 is also presented in Psalm 57:7-11 and in Psalm 60:5-12 to emphasize the main points and to present them in a little different way. The main emphasis of today’s passage is that … Continue reading →