Category Archives: Bible Study

A Cry for Integrity

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mark Shields

In our study of the prophet Habakkuk, one truth has risen like a steady drumbeat: when society is broken, cities crumble, and families suffer. The fractures don’t appear in isolation — they ripple through every layer of our communities. And … Continue reading →

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Waiting with Faith

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Mark Shields

In sports, timing is so important. Either jumping at the right time to catch the ball or being able to time the speed of the ball coming from the pitcher into the strike zone as the batter swings. Today as … Continue reading →

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Reset Button

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

Some days are just tough, and it’s normal to be filled with questions. Reading Habakkuk 1:1-11 reminds us that even faithful people like Habakkuk wrestled with confusion and frustration when life doesn’t make sense. There are moments when we wish … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for the Study of Habakkuk

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

As we turn the page into the book of Habakkuk, Judah teetered on the edge of ruin—its moral compass shattered, its society unraveling. Corruption ran rampant, justice was perverted, and the faithful were left bewildered. It was a moment crying … Continue reading →

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The Spiritual Journey Continues Through the Book of Habakkuk Next

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

I’ve just completed the spiritual journey through the book of Nahum, and now I’m turning to the book of Habakkuk for fresh insight and encouragement. For your convenience, I’ve included a link to all the devotionals I’ve shared so far, … Continue reading →