Tag Archives: Society

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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Those of the Way Continue to Pray

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6  As written about in the post “Good Advice for Us in Today’s World”, there were people … Continue reading →

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Good Advice for Us in Today’s World

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

A new wave of opposition to the gospel taught by Paul erupted as explained in Acts 19:23-41. A silversmith named Demetrius who made silver images of the goddess named Artemis (moon goddess Diana) started a riot because he felt the … Continue reading →

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Stepping Ahead Steadily Towards Victory

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Developing the Right Attitude, the people still did not get it. They were thirsty in the Desert of Sin and complained to Moses; even ready to stone him but Moses prayed and God told him to hit … Continue reading →

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