Tag Archives: Discipline

Courageous Action Leads to Victory

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Lessons can be learned from reading or through experiences of the past. In yesterday’s post Taking on Issues in Life Head On, we pointed out in reading Genesis 20 that Abimelech went right after a problem to solve it. He … Continue reading →

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Taking on Issues in Life Head-on

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Abraham moved to another region and he again told everyone that Sarah was his sister as he did in Genesis 12:10-19. In Genesis 20, Abraham wants her described as his sister to protect him because he was afraid … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 9-12

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Adam and Eve enjoyed the presence of God in the Garden of Eden until they ate the forbidden fruit from the tree in the middle of the Garden. After that, they didn’t want God in their presence and hid from … Continue reading →

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The Disciplined Path

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

The disciplined path of God; growing day by day makes us into the person He wants us to be. We are not flawed when we are led to the Cross and receive strength from the One who was slain for … Continue reading →

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Poems Inspired by Daniel 1-2

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

After starting a study of the book of Daniel this week, there are two poems this study has inspired so far. Below are the links. Preparing For the Call Dream Big Dreams Next week, the journey will continue through Daniel … Continue reading →