Tag Archives: Hope

Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 Timothy

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

We live in a very busy world with busy schedules so this devotional blog has been created to help with regular Bible reading and study even in the midst of these busy times. Here is a link to “Questions for Reflection” … Continue reading →

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From Sorrow to a Brighter Tomorrow

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,    I wait for God my Savior;    My God will hear me. – Micah 7:7 Israel was in miserable condition as pointed out in the post “Our Hope”. … Continue reading →

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Our Hope

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

As explained in Micah 7, the world was in an unhealthy spiritual condition. The rulers demanded gifts, judges accepted bribes, and corruption was like an out of control cancer. It was so bad, people could put no trust in human … Continue reading →

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Concentrate on Today

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 The post “Higher Standard” explains the central cause of Israel’s separation from God. They accepted the lower standard which the world offers rather … Continue reading →

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Higher Standard

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

In Micah 6, the controversy is that the people had removed God’s standards from their life. They didn’t worship the ONE true God but worshiped idols and were separated from His life changing power. God desires that we act justly … Continue reading →

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