Tag Archives: Jesus

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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The Need to Be Freed

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

The Pharaoh of Egypt continued to repent and ask that God take away the plagues but each time, he didn’t follow through with his end of the agreement. He wanted a compromise but as written about in the post No … Continue reading →

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Irritations can Become Pearls

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

Some days are just frustrating and it takes some adjustment and soothing but like a piece of sand irritating a clam, our irritations might become our pearls. This day with God, be an overcomer even when things happen that should … Continue reading →

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Finding Solutions

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

After reading Exodus 6, we can see that God is actively involved in history and has a plan. He tells Moses to deliver a message to the Israelites who were being held as slaves by the king of Egypt. God … Continue reading →

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Results of Kindness

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Mark Shields

Moses was helped early in life to survive. The king of Egypt was threatened by the Hebrew people whose population was growing in a nation that forced them to work as servants. Pharaoh had ordered every Hebrew male child born … Continue reading →

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