Author Archives: Mark Shields

All Things are Possible with God

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source While building the ark, there were probably many reservations, fears, doubts, and problems that Noah encountered but he responded to this incredible instruction from God with purpose and resolve.  Here is a link to a poem I wrote … Continue reading →

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Courageous Action Leads to Victory

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Lessons can be learned from reading or through experiences of the past. In yesterday’s post Taking on Issues in Life Head On, we pointed out in reading Genesis 20 that Abimelech went right after a problem to solve it. He … Continue reading →

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Taking on Issues in Life Head-on

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Abraham moved to another region and he again told everyone that Sarah was his sister as he did in Genesis 12:10-19. In Genesis 20, Abraham wants her described as his sister to protect him because he was afraid … Continue reading →

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His Brilliant Light is Shining over Us

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

As with the record of Lot being led to safety and away from the destruction of Sodom, we can be assured that God will send angels to protect us. He watches over us wherever we are and will lead us … Continue reading →

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He Watches Over Us and Protects Us

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Reading in Genesis 19, two angels came to Sodom to see if there were any righteous people in the city. Lot was sitting at the gateway of the city and invited them to his house. The first night … Continue reading →

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