Tag Archives: Freedom

Shadow of Your Wings

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Keep me as the apple of your eye;      hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me,      from my mortal enemies who surround me. –Psalm 17:8-9  As shared … Continue reading →

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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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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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Trust is a Must

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

The testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:3-4 As written about in the post “Faith in His Guidance”, every doubt or fear … Continue reading →

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