Tag Archives: Confidence

He Watches Over Us

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

In studying Genesis 19 a while back, a lesson learned is how we can feel protected just like Lot was in the passage. We can also feel confident that because God is with us, the future will work out. This day … Continue reading →

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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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Start with Prayer

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Following Instructions for a Successful Day, written about was how Abraham was concerned who his son Isaac would marry so he sends someone to find the perfect mate for his son. Abraham didn’t want him to marry … Continue reading →

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Following Instructions for a Successful Day

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Abraham was up in age and gave his helper instructions on finding a wife for his son Isaac. As detailed in Genesis 24, the helper went to the town of Nahor. He prayed, “Lord, God of my master … Continue reading →

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