Author Archives: Mark Shields

Being the Link to Connect the Power

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

After being expelled from Egypt, Abraham went up to the desert region called the Negev along with his wife Sarah and his nephew Lot. Explained in Genesis 13 is a problem with both Abraham and Lot being together. Both men … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 13-16

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

After the flood, God made a promise to Noah that He would never flood the earth again and the symbol of this promise is the rainbow. Today, God can provide music for our ears, laughter for our soul, and a … Continue reading →

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Adam Working in the Garden

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Working the garden And naming the birds Naming the animals And attending to the herds Focused on the job Being the dude Taking care of each detail Even in the nude Totally focused on a purpose…

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Faith Gives Assistance to Step Ahead Even in Doubt

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

We all have doubts; even great people of God in the Bible like Abraham had doubts. When Abraham faced the famine upon entering the land God had promised, doubt led him away from the difficult situation into a place he … Continue reading →

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Taking a Step of Faith

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Genesis 12, the Lord called Abraham from a land where many gods were worshiped to a new land. He made a promise to Abraham that he would be blessed with a new nation which we know today as Israel … Continue reading →

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