Tag Archives: Faith

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 →

Posted in Bible Study, Genesis | Tagged Bible, Confidence, Faith, Forgiveness, God, Jesus Christ, Optimism, Prayer, victory, Vision | 2 Comments

Let it Go

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Redeemer, one point written about is how the family of Jacob was being destroyed by the past. When Judah steps ahead and begs Joseph for the chance to take the place of Benjamin, we are reminded of … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Music | Tagged Bible, Christ, Confession, Cross, Dream, Faith, Freedom, Future, God, Hope, Joseph, Joy, Judah, Momentum, Redeemer, victory | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Genesis, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Blessings, Challenges, Dreams, Faith, Forgiving, God’s Word, Gratefulness, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Joseph, Mission, Overcome Difficulty, Perspective, Prayer, Rewards, Soul, Strength | Leave a comment

Gaining a Heart of Wisdom

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

As I wrote in the post Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, the blessings of God brought Joseph great success. With each passing day, there was success in everything he was in charge of and we can take this lesson to help … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals | Tagged Blessings, Budget Time and Money, Decisions, Difficulties, Faith, Favor, Genesis, God, Habits, Joseph, Lessons, Life, Music, Potiphar, Prayer, Prosperity, Stress, Success, Trust, Video | Leave a comment

Connecting the Power of God to His People

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

As writers about faith, we have the opportunity to offer words of encouragement. We can be the link that connects the power of God to His people. This poem has these thoughts in mind: Just Being a Friend.