Category Archives: Genesis

The Importance of Honesty and Doing What We Say

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

Judah was one of the brothers of Joseph who sold Joseph to the caravan of Midianites on their way to Egypt. In Genesis 38, we learn more about Judah and a lesson in the importance of doing what we say … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Integrity | Tagged Bible, Birth, Family, God, Honesty, Integrity, Jesus, Judah, Lord, Truth | 2 Comments

Words are Powerful

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

In a few thoughts expressed after reading Genesis 37 and writing in the post Treating Others with Kindness and Tact, I wrote that Joseph did not show tactfulness to his brothers. He had a dream and told his brothers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Kindness, Music | Tagged Anger, Bible Study, Devotional, God, Inspiration, Jealousy, Joseph, Kindness, Tact, Words | Leave a comment

Treating Others with Kindness and Tact

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

When Joseph told his brothers about a dream as recorded in Genesis 37, they became angry because it portrayed Joseph as ruler over them. Rather than keep the dream to himself or communicate its meaning empathetically, he thoughtlessly bragged how … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Kindness, Tact | Tagged God, Inspiration, Jealousy Anger Kindness, Joseph, Tact | Leave a comment

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 37-40

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied about the reunion of Esau and Jacob and how this was a lesson on handling conflict. We face conflict every day. Maybe it is the driver who is in a hurry and cuts … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Questions for Reflection | Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Conflict, Discipline, Genesis, God, Humanity, Jacob, Jesus, Kindness, Lesson, Life, Reflection, Spiritual Growth | 1 Comment

Connecting the Power of God to His People

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

As writers about faith, we have the opportunity to offer words of encouragement. We can be the link that connects the power of God to His people. This poem has these thoughts in mind: Just Being a Friend.