Tag Archives: Prayer

The Way to Assuring a Great Day

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Amos 4, we are told of the impending destruction of cities and homes within Israel as God’s judgment is carried out. The people are being warned before God acts in judgment. He gave the people a chance to … Continue reading →

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Correction and Redirection

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24  In the post, “Doing the Right Thing”, written about was how Israel was heading down the wrong path and that God’s … Continue reading →

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Doing the Right Thing

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

The Lord had elected the people of Israel from among all the nations to be His people. He had brought them out of Egypt and they enjoyed a clear advantage that no other nation received. With this relationship came more … Continue reading →

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Be Someone Who Chose the One Who Knows

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm – Proverbs 12:20 As written about in the post, “Build on a Firm Foundation”, there are consequences when we are associated with those who have … Continue reading →

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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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