Tag: Amos

Week 38 Ignore Him at Your Own Risk

By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 38 Scripture Readings: Amos 5-9 Key Scriptures: Amos 5:14-15, Amos 8-11-12 (NIV, Life Application Bible) –“’Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps… Continue reading Week 38 Ignore Him at Your Own Risk

Week 37: The Love Behind the Warning

The Love Behind the Warning By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 37 Scripture Readings: Amos 1-4 Key Scripture Verse: Amos 3:7 “Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.” (NIV, Life Application Study Bible) Amos was a shepherd whom God sent to Israel (the Northern Kingdom) to… Continue reading Week 37: The Love Behind the Warning

Week 38 Friday

Perspective Today’s scripture selection: Amos 5-9 Key verses: Amos 5:8 There’s no doubt about it.  Sometimes life can be a little overwhelming.  There are moments; hours; days; months; even years when just putting one foot in front of the other becomes a monumental task.  That’s when what is desperately needed is a fresh perspective. Amos,… Continue reading Week 38 Friday

Week 37 Friday

The Lion and Thunder Today’s scripture selection: Amos 1-4 Key verses: Amos 1:1 Amos knew about lions and storms. He was a shepherd, so he had likely confronted both. We today might picture calm shepherds watching over their sheep surrounded by peaceful green pastures – but that was only part of their life.  Powerful threatening… Continue reading Week 37 Friday