Tag Archives: Blessings

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 21-24

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

God fulfilled an impossible promise to Abraham; even up in age and beyond child bearing age, Sarah gave birth to Abraham’s son named Isaac. In studying the character of Abraham, we notice that he was a disciplined person who constantly asked … Continue reading →

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Biblical Creationism

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

We were wonderfully made and so was the formless void that God created called the universe. Reading in Genesis 1, God’s imagination and His Words are related because what He said became reality. God said, “Let there be light” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Generosity, Genesis | Tagged Blessings, Christ, Creationism, Evolution, Future, God, Hope, Kindness, Natural Resources, Universe, Wildlife | 1 Comment

Ray of Hope

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

We all need a ray of hope and all who believe in Jesus receive this hope. The post Authority Over All Phenomena was about the authority of Jesus to calm a storm and to cure a man with evil spirits. … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Blessings, Faith, Hope, Jesus, Miracles, Phenomena, Prayer, Trinity | 1 Comment

The Gospel Message Has a Beautiful and Refreshing Simplicity About it that Sets Us Free

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

After healing the man with leprosy and the paralytic, Jesus saw a tax collector by the name of Levi (later called Matthew) sitting at his tax booth and Jesus ask him to follow. Levi got up, followed, and then gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Luke | Tagged Blessings, Good Common Sense, Gospel, Gratitude, Healing, Humility, Jesus, Pharisees, Sabbath | Leave a comment

Taking Action with All Our Heart and Soul

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Released, I wrote about Jesus returning to His hometown and declaring His purpose for being on earth. This was the point when His ministry was set free. Think of how you can have a sense of release … Continue reading →