Monthly Archives: October 2013

Renewing the Ways Of the Lord

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

A growing faith in individuals sets in motion positive accomplishment for a society whereas lack of trust in the potential of individuals because of their lack of character gives power to the enemy. In reading 2 Chronicles 17, King Jehoshaphat … Continue reading →

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Programs Initiated

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Jehoshaphat carries out specific programs as recounted in 2 Chronicles 17. He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and the towns of Ephraim (v. 2). He also removed the high places and the Asherah poles from Judah … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Rock of Ages

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 16, we should learn to rely not so much on what men can do but on what the Rock of Ages has done and will continue to do. Be connected to the source of everything good; … Continue reading →

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Pray For Help

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 16, Baasha king of Israel became a new threat to Judah so Asa went to Ben-Hadad king of Aram for help. Asa’s actions differ from his previous policies because he had more faith in a person … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Chronicles 16-19

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

The recent study using questions for reflection  of 2 Chronicles 11-15 was finished yesterday and this study has been the main inspiration for the following poems along the way: Fortified with His Word Be lifted to New Heights of Accomplishment … Continue reading →

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