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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 120 – 123

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

I just finished an amazing journey through Psalm 115-119. You can read about this journey at this link. As I continue the journey through the Bible, the next adventure will take me to Psalm 120-123. Over the next few weeks, … Continue reading →

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How to Get Through Stuff

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the post yesterday, I wrote about the last part of Psalm 119 which is the largest chapter of the Bible. It is apparent from reading in Psalm 119:137-176 that the psalmist faced stuff in life and it’s no different … Continue reading →

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Benefits of God’s Word

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

As brought out in Psalm 119:137-176, God’s Word is right, trustworthy, and dependable but even in keeping His Word there is difficulty. There are enemies that bring trouble and distress who try to bring us down by what they do or … Continue reading →

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God’s Word is Perfect

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in Psalm 119:89-136, the Word of God has this quality of stability or steadiness much like the universe He created. Each day, the sun comes up in the east and sets in the west. Each day, God’s Word remains … 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 →

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God’s Way

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the Bible. It was written at a time in history that is very similar to our current times in which there is religious skepticism and much doubt as to whether there is a … Continue reading →

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Examples of Integrity

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I have been thinking about the character trait integrity. Like my Pastor has talked about before in his sermons, we should be honest with ourselves. Having the attitude of wanting to know where we fall … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 115 – 119

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through Psalm 110-114. I got a good picture of the Messiah and of the rewarding future. The most joyful writings in the world are found in the gospel because they … Continue reading →

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He Helps To Finish Strong

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

God sees the big picture and the Bible tells us what He can do. Just rely on how magnificent He has made you and let Him do the amazing part. We can see His presence in the wonders of nature, … Continue reading →

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Lessons of Integrity

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

Great lessons of integrity are found in God’s Word. The following verses from the Bible give us a great foundation: Proverbs 11:3 – The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity Proverbs … Continue reading →