Tag Archives: Grace

Understanding Each Other

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Joshua 22, the primary concern for the Israelites who would be living on the other side of the Jordan was that they would keep the commandment and the Law of Moses.  They had built an altar near the … Continue reading →

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Notes to Your Younger Self

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. – Joshua 21:43  As brought out in the post “Follow Instructions”, God is continually requiring His people … Continue reading →

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Bringing Shalom to the World

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Shalom is what God Wants for humankind. Peace and fulfillment Is the state of mind! The kingdom of God Is infused with Shalom. A fresh start with grace To an eternal home. Jesus is recruiting…

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The Straight Path

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Written about in the post “Seek Direction“, was … Continue reading →

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Seek Direction

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into a peace treaty as explained in Joshua 9 because they were afraid of being totally destroyed. They had heard what Joshua and his army had done to Jericho and Ai. Leaders of Israel were … Continue reading →

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