Tag Archives: Wisdom

What’s the Cure

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Hosea 3-4, Gomer left Hosea and became an adulteress. In order for Hosea to live with her again, Gomer had to stop being a prostitute and being intimate with other men (v. 3). This type of reunion depicts … 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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The Humble Never Crumble When God Is With Them

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

As shared in the post He Answers Man’s Despairing Pleas with Plans, Moses knew his limits and was humble but Pharaoh would not take to heart the greatness of God. His stubbornness resulted in Egypt being cursed with plagues. Even … Continue reading →

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He Answers Man’s Despairing Pleas with Plans

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

Moses didn’t have the confidence to tell Pharaoh what God had told him to do; to tell Pharaoh King of Egypt about bringing the Israelites out of Egypt. In Exodus 7, God answers his despairing plea with a plan. Moses … Continue reading →