Tag Archives: Canaan

Initiating Spiritual Growth

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

By initiating spiritual growth with regular Bible Study and reflecting on experiences along the journey, there will be spiritual maturity. What we write about today may not sink in but write it anyway and someday your words like seeds will … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Initiative, Music | Tagged Angels, Bible Study, Canaan, Challenge, Guidance, Initiative, Jacob, Journey, Obstacles, Wealth | 2 Comments

Boldly Stepping Ahead on the Journey

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Because of God’s guidance, Jacob had gained wealth even when Laban continued to put obstacles in his way. Reading in Genesis 32, God now sends angels to help Jacob as he boldly steps ahead on the journey back … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Initiative | Tagged Angels, Canaan, Challenge, Guidance, Initiative, Jacob, Journey, Obstacles, Wealth | 5 Comments

Finishing in Grand Fashion

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

God’s way is the winning way. As we compete in the fast paced race of life, nothing is more important than being highly favored by God because He is big enough to make up for our deficiencies and provide the … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Faith, Genesis, Hope, Optimism | Tagged Canaan, Courage, Faith, God, Hope, Inheritance, Jacob, Life, Mizpah, Optimism, Relationship, victory, Wealth | 1 Comment

Step Ahead with Faith and God will Pull Us Through

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Laban’s sons began to accuse Jacob of taking away their father’s wealth as noted in Genesis 31 and Laban’s attitude toward Jacob began to change. Jacob was told by the Lord to return to Canaan so Jacob talked … Continue reading →