Tag Archives: Discipline

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 37-40

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, Iā€™ve studied about the reunion of Esau and Jacob and how this was a lesson on handling conflict. We face conflict every day. Maybe it is the driver who is in a hurry and cuts … Continue reading →

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Commitment to Spiritual Growth

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

The actions of today can have long-term, far-reaching implications in our living for the future. Below are a few actions we can take that effect our future in a positive way: Be decisive and accept Christ as Savior Stay focused … Continue reading →

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Actions of the Present Have Implications for the Future

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Recorded in Genesis 36 are the descendants of Esau who settled further east from the household of Jacob. Both Jacob and Esau were wealthy with livestock and other possessions so the families could not live in the same … Continue reading →

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Priorities for Success

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post Our Priorities are Bible characters who are good examples to follow and those that provide bad examples. Abraham was a man who took his relationship with God serious and in turn was blessed. His grandson … Continue reading →

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Our Priorities

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source As recorded in Genesis 25, Abraham lived to a good old age and was buried next to his wife Sarah in the field he had bought from the Hittites. God had been with Abraham and he lived a … Continue reading →

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