Tag Archives: Dreams

Journey through Life with Respect

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Genesis 43, the famine was still severe in the land so Jacob started planning for his sons to take a second trip to Egypt to get more food. Jacob was concerned about sending Benjamin because he was his … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

During the time of Joseph as told to us in Genesis 41, God spoke in the form of dreams. Today, He speaks to us through His Word and as we pray. God knows about the past, the present, and the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 41-44

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

There were some great lessons learned from the study over the last few weeks. One lesson learned is that words are powerful; they can build us up or tear us down. The words of Joseph outraged his brothers. First in … Continue reading →

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His Word Makes a Way so it’s Okay

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Receive Direction From His Word, I wrote about the circumstance of Joseph while in an Egyptian prison. During the time of Joseph, God spoke through dreams but today God speaks to us through His Word. Think back … Continue reading →

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Receive Direction From His Word

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

While in prison, Joseph made use of his circumstances as explained in Genesis 40 by helping others and by not being downtrodden but maintaining hope. He had a desire to find a way out of his situation and took the … Continue reading →

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