Author Archives: Mark Shields

Responsible To Each Other

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

Within Exodus 22:16-31 are various laws that keep people in a society responsible to each other. We are to respect and know that all people have value in God’s eye including widows, the oppressed, the poor, and the fatherless. The … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and of Good Courage

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9 Within the passage Exodus 22:1-15 as written about in the post “Love Your … Continue reading →

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Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

Within the passage Exodus 22:1-15 are laid out penalties for deliberate theft including having to pay back four or five times the amount stolen.  There are also listed in this passage penalties for being negligent in taking care of another … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the journey and share more thoughts from the study of Exodus 22. Below are some questions for reflection: Exodus 22:1-15 *What penalty is laid out for deliberate theft? How does the penalty for being negligent … Continue reading →

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Purpose for this Moment

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God has a purpose In those He has chosen And warmed the heart So the soul is not frozen. Receiving instructions Toward the Way, Equipped to lead others And be a mainstay. In all circumstances,…

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