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Blessings

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Receive His blessing families; His blessing all communities. To fix this broken place, All we need is grace. Receive His blessing all nations; His blessings for peaceful relations. To follow the path And be spared…

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 48-50

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts shared recently as I journeyed through Genesis 45-47 were about the forgiveness of Joseph as he reveals his identity to his brothers. They had been jealous of him when they were young after Joseph told them the dream … Continue reading →

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The Lord Rewards

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
To the Word of God Is what we have cleaved. Promises Given; Rewards received. Useful for today’s world; Of More value than gold; Benefits our lives now; And as the future unfolds. Lift up voices…

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Arranging Time with God Results in the Changing of Lives

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob faithfully prays to God and receives hope in a dream to finally be reunited with his son Joseph. After all these years and now at an old age, he finally understands what faith is all about. It’s all about prayer … Continue reading →

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Visions Bring Decisions

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

As explained in Genesis 46, Jacob knew that he should settle his family in Egypt because God spoke to him in a vision telling him to go to Egypt. God told Jacob He would go to Egypt with him and … Continue reading →

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