Tag Archives: Love

Assurance Gives Endurance

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in reading Hosea 11-12, the people responded to God’s love and kindness not by going more to Him but away from Him. Instead of gaining assurance from His love to endure difficulty, they sacrificed to the Baals and … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Hosea 9-14

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks about my journey through the book of Hosea 1-8. I’ve shared that there is unlimited potential with God and the lesson for us is to reach out and grab the upper hand by … Continue reading →

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Making Your Path Straight

Posted on November 1, 2016 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 In the post “Seeking the Best Direction and … Continue reading →

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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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Former Things and New Things

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. – Isaiah 42:9 God wants to make each day amazing and our tomorrows more amazing than today. In … Continue reading →

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