Tag Archives: Christ

It’s All About Jesus

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

A lie the world tells us is to do things on our own without any help. Make things as complicated and difficult as possible so that character will be built through struggle. But maybe things in the technological age are … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Life Leading to Meaning and Purpose

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Throughout his life, God spoke to Jacob in visions so he had the ability to predict or forecast the future. Jacob gives his last words to his sons as they gather around his bed in Genesis 49. Jacob goes over … Continue reading →

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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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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 45-47

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

I’ve shared about my journey through Genesis 41-44 over the past two weeks; about how God spoke to Joseph in dreams and how He speaks to us today through His Word. Like Joseph who affected the lives of people around … Continue reading →

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Let it Go

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Redeemer, one point written about is how the family of Jacob was being destroyed by the past. When Judah steps ahead and begs Joseph for the chance to take the place of Benjamin, we are reminded of … Continue reading →