Author Archives: Mark Shields

Experts Can Have Many Misses

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Teach me, and I will be quiet; show me where I have been wrong. – Job 6:24 We can’t be assured of the proper guidance from experts or by using apps or maps. Experts can have many misses as they … Continue reading →

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Square with God’s Way

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Amos 7, there are three visions given to Amos in order to warn God’s people of impending judgment. The first vision is the Lord preparing swarms of locusts that would destroy their crops. Then there was a vision … Continue reading →

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There is a Process that does Bless

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16  Many times throughout the history of … Continue reading →

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Actions to Take Now for the Good Life

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

There are two manifestations of God’s nature described in Amos 5-6. The first is the nature of judgment and destruction. The second is the nature of justice and providing instructions for the way to a good life. Also within today’s … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Amos 5-9

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks about the study of Amos 1-4. The poem below titled The ONE to Look To was inspired by this study. The world can be a difficult place But we all can win the race If … Continue reading →

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