Author Archives: Mark Shields

Start with Prayer

In the post Following Instructions for a Successful Day, written about was how Abraham was concerned who his son Isaac would marry so he sends someone to find the perfect mate for his son. Abraham didn’t want him to marry … Continue reading →

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Following Instructions for a Successful Day

Image Source Abraham was up in age and gave his helper instructions on finding a wife for his son Isaac. As detailed in Genesis 24, the helper went to the town of Nahor. He prayed, “Lord, God of my master … Continue reading →

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Humility – All Great Leaders Possess It

In the post the Humility of Abraham, I wrote that Abraham demonstrated humility that aroused a response of respect as he searched for a burial site for his wife Sarah. We all live on this earth for a short time … Continue reading →

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The Humility of Abraham

As recorded in Genesis 23, Sarah died at the age of 127. Abraham needed a place to bury Sarah but he had never owned a piece of land in his life. He humbly and pleasantly asked if he could purchase … Continue reading →

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Carry Out Your Purpose

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Noah did the job The Lord told him to do Then went into the ark With his family inside too For forty days and nights The rain came down But the ark floated So they…

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