Tag Archives: History

Hear and Apply

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul explains in Romans 10:18-21 that hearing alone does not produce faith. He points out that all have the opportunity to hear about God’s power and divine nature. Also, there is God’s Word that is available to read and share … Continue reading →

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Always Hope

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. – Romans 8:25  In the post “On this Journey to a Brighter Day”, written about was how Joshua reviews Israel’s history, he emphasizes how … Continue reading →

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On this Journey to a Brighter Day

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

As Israel’s history is reviewed in Joshua 24, emphasized is how God was involved in bringing the Israelites from the land of oppression in Egypt to the Promised Land. During each step on this journey to a brighter day, there … Continue reading →

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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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