Monthly Archives: January 2015

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 5-8

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

God gave food, water, and light; things of nature like sunsets, mountains, and beaches. He created people with ideas for inventions so that His creation is managed productively. But because of the fall in the account of Adam and Eve, … Continue reading →

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Dawn of a New Year

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Organizing thoughts Connecting the dots Revealing the subtle Reading a book as I snuggle Next to the fire Oh how I admire The stories of a good book Looking at pictures we took A movie…

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We Have Come a Long Way

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

We all are special in God’s eyes and are loved beyond measure by God. We’ve all come a long way to be where we are today. With Him there is a freedom – a freedom that helps us live, give, … Continue reading →

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Miracle of Birth

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

As explained in Genesis 4, Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. Perhaps the greatest miracle ever is the miracle of birth. We are a miracle; somebody incredibly special. The language … Continue reading →

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Doing What God Says

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

The fall started with Adam and Eve when the serpent told Eve that the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden would make her wise. Even though she had been told by God not to eat the … Continue reading →