Monthly Archives: October 2016

Seeking the Best Direction and Guidance

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

The charges God brings against Israel as listed in Hosea 5-6 included corruption, arrogance, unfaithfulness, and idol worship. The religious and political leaders were responsible for the spiritual decline as they promoted war instead of peace; worshiped idols rather than … Continue reading →

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Dream and Discover

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Reaching for the stars Certainly can be dicey But new ideas result In better days to be. Dream about the possibilities So opportunities are not missed. To be all you can be, Continue to persist.…

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Got Wisdom?

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. – Proverbs 4:7 In the post “What’s the Cure”, explained was how the incentives were upside down during Hosea’s time in Israel. Isn’t it amazing … Continue reading →

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What’s the Cure

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Hosea 3-4, Gomer left Hosea and became an adulteress. In order for Hosea to live with her again, Gomer had to stop being a prostitute and being intimate with other men (v. 3). This type of reunion depicts … Continue reading →

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Former Things and New Things

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. – Isaiah 42:9 God wants to make each day amazing and our tomorrows more amazing than today. In … Continue reading →

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