Author Archives: Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 17-20

For the past few weeks, the journey through Genesis has taught me lessons from Abraham who went up to the desert region called the Negev along with his wife Sarah and his nephew Lot. The lessons are about humility, seeking … Continue reading →

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Humanity and Christianity

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
You are a miracle Incredibly special A miracle from birth With such great worth The language of God Who we all applaud Written out as DNA What can we say? To describe who we are…

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Putting our Attention on His Greatness

In the study of Genesis 16 and writing about it yesterday in the post Trust in His Perfect Timing, the lesson for me is that we should be careful not to force the issue. We should put our attention on … Continue reading →

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Trust in His Perfect Timing

Image Source Reading now in Genesis 16, Abraham and his wife Sarah were both getting up in age and they felt like their child bearing years had passed so to build a family, Sarah told Abraham to sleep with her … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Word

God encouraged Abraham through His Word. The Word came to Abraham in a vision and said, “Do not be afraid, Abraham. I am your shield, your very great reward.” It is the same for us today as God is by … Continue reading →

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