Tag Archives: Esau

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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Repairing Bad Feelings

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob wanted to repair any bad feelings with his brother for tricking their father and receiving his blessing. The key lessons learned and written about in the post Humility and Kindness to Resolve Conflict is that words are important. Jacob … Continue reading →

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Humility and Kindness to Resolve Conflict

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source The meeting of Esau and Jacob is different than in their previous life together. As explained in Genesis 33, Esau sees his brother Jacob in a distance and runs toward him to embrace him (v. 4). Jacob and … Continue reading →

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Examples of Integrity

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I have been thinking about the character trait integrity. Like my Pastor has talked about before in his sermons, we should be honest with ourselves. Having the attitude of wanting to know where we fall … Continue reading →