Tag Archives: Good News

Be Someone Who Chose the One Who Knows

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm – Proverbs 12:20 As written about in the post, “Build on a Firm Foundation”, there are consequences when we are associated with those who have … Continue reading →

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Build on a Firm Foundation

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

Amos was from Judah (the southern kingdom) and he confronted the northern Israelites in the passage Amos 1-2. They are described as being immoral by Amos because they worship idols, oppress the poor, and provoke war. All this immorality had … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Amos 1-4

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks on some thoughts from the study of Acts 25-28. We learned that God was the source of Paul’s courage. The courage to admit that he once persecuted Christians and the courage to talk … Continue reading →

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Stand the Test and Receive the Best

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Each one should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10  What should you do when people don’t understand or accept God’s message? One idea written about … Continue reading →

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Discover What You Do Best

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul’s message to the Jews in Rome as recorded in Acts 28:23-31  was that salvation was available to everyone and we should urgently spreading the Good News. Even though salvation is available to all, Paul explained that many would not … Continue reading →

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