Tag Archives: United States

The Sharp Double-Edged Sword

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

We face a war between the forces of good and evil in our daily living. Think of the entertainment industry. Here’s a post from Proverbial Thought about the conflict we constantly have to contend with in a society that praises … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles, Bible Study, Devotionals, Poems | Tagged Business, History, Organizations, Recreation, Religion and Spirituality, Sword, United States, Word | 10 Comments

Living the Right Way

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

The lessons learned from my reading of 2 Chronicles 6 are about character, honesty, and decency. We are given many examples throughout the Bible of great characters to follow in order to live the right way and to fulfill our … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Bible, Books of Kings, Christianity, Gaither Vocal Band, God, Psalm, Solomon, United States | Leave a comment

Have a Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

God has blessed America with amazing sites across this land. Since today is America’s Birthday, I wrote a poem about some of these sites at this link: Happy Birthday America. Lord, we are thankful that you have blessed America in … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | Tagged Birthday, culture, current-events, God, Happy Birthday America, Health, Holidays, Independence Day, Lord, United States | 2 Comments

He Loves Us

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

God knows all about us and sees value in each of us. He takes active concern in our life and mercifully prearranged a gift of love through His Son. What an example to follow and this love in action gives … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christianity, David Crowder, David Crowder Band, God, god so loved the world, Jesus, John 3:16, John Piper, Matt Chandler, religion & spirituality, United States | 1 Comment

Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

In memory of the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and fought for our freedom, I offer a tribute in a poem at this link: Let us never forget their faces. Related articles Memorial Day Honor Those Who Have … Continue reading →