Monthly Archives: October 2013

How to Handle a Crisis

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

Jehoshaphat does three things when he receives news of a new military threat as pointed out in 2 Chronicles 20:1-13. He first inquired of the Lord and then proclaimed a fast for all Judah (v. 3). The third thing he … Continue reading →

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Update on Worship 10-20-2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

The focus for the last few weeks at the church I attend has been to encourage reading the Bible on a regular basis. Each sermon message was about how the Bible is a story of God and all about us. … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Chronicles 20-24

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The recent study using questions for reflection for study of 2 Chronicles 16-19 was finished yesterday. There are many great lessons to be learned from the study of the kings of Israel; lessons of faith, initiative, courage, and integrity. Some … Continue reading →

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Reaching New Heights

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 19 and writing some thoughts yesterday, I noted that Jehoshaphat reformed the system of justice as he appointed judges of integrity. Justice, fairness, consideration, and cooperation shape societies of integrity for a future that reaches new … Continue reading →

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One Reaps What They Sow

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

We get evidence in 2 Chronicles 19 that even though Jehoshaphat had compromised his integrity by making an alliance with an evil king, there was some good found in him. He seemed to be concerned for his people because upon … Continue reading →

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