Author Archives: Mark Shields

Renewed Day by Day

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

God rewarded Noah’s family after the flood but also made them accountable as I wrote in the post yesterday: Rewards and Reprimands. They would be in charge of all living things on earth and could now eat meat but there … Continue reading →

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Rewards and Reprimands

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

After the flood as explained in Genesis 9, there were only eight people left on earth; Noah and his family. God put them in charge of everything on earth; telling them to be fruitful and increase in number to fill … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 9-12

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Adam and Eve enjoyed the presence of God in the Garden of Eden until they ate the forbidden fruit from the tree in the middle of the Garden. After that, they didn’t want God in their presence and hid from … Continue reading →

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Overcomers

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Don’t believe in defeat The future is not bleak Nothing is impossible For with God, all is possible Let us be touched with divine power And never ever cower For greatness is released And his…

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The One Ingredient to Amazing Accomplishment

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Noah did not have sophisticated tools to help with decision making. He just relied on the good common sense God gave him. After the flood, he sent out a dove until it brought back a fresh olive leaf. … Continue reading →