Author Archives: Mark Shields

Our True Reward

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

What are the reasons for Gomer leaving Hosea? What action does Hosea plan to take? In what ways are you like Gomer? How has God made you realize that life’s good things are from Him? The domestic life of Hosea … Continue reading →

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Disciplined Listening

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3 As shared in the post Unlimited Potential with God, Israel was not faithful to God and their future was not going to be easy. … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Potential With God

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Hosea 1, the domestic life of Hosea portrays the unfaithfulness of Israel where murder, idolatry, and immorality was rampant. For Hosea would marry a promiscuous woman named Gomer and they would have three children. The first was … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Hosea 1-8

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks about the study of Amos 5-9. The poem Faith Grows Greater below was inspired by this study. Faith Grows Greater Take action right now To seek what the Creator Has in store for you … Continue reading →

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Faith Grows Greater

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Take action right now To seek what the Creator Has in store for you As faith grows greater. Seek the Lord by reading; Seek Him by daily learning; Seek Him by applying the Word So…

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