Tag Archives: Hope

Seeking the Best Direction and Guidance

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

The charges God brings against Israel as listed in Hosea 5-6 included corruption, arrogance, unfaithfulness, and idol worship. The religious and political leaders were responsible for the spiritual decline as they promoted war instead of peace; worshiped idols rather than … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Hosea 1-8

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks about the study of Amos 5-9. The poem Faith Grows Greater below was inspired by this study. Faith Grows Greater Take action right now To seek what the Creator Has in store for you … Continue reading →

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Faith Grows Greater

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Take action right now To seek what the Creator Has in store for you As faith grows greater. Seek the Lord by reading; Seek Him by daily learning; Seek Him by applying the Word So…

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Hope Remains Because He Reigns

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. – 1 Corinthians 6:14 The vision written about in the post “Life Has Strains but Hope Remains”, reminds us that there is always hope because … Continue reading →

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Life Has Strains but Hope Always Remains

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

The vision in Amos 9 reveals that the judgment of God reaches all places in the universe; from the depths of the ocean to the heavens above. It reaches the high places in the mountains and the low places beneath … Continue reading →

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