Tag Archives: Family

Results of Getting off the Path

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Isaac began to get off God’s path later in life. As noted in Genesis 27, Isaac was toward the end of his life and could barely see. He decided it was time to give his oldest son Esau his blessing. … Continue reading →

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In the Presence of the Maker of the Heavens

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abraham wanted to be a father of blessed children and as written about in the post Promises Given, God was with Abraham. He made a promise to Abraham that He would be the father of many nations. We can ask … Continue reading →

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Promises Given

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

God identifies himself in Genesis 17 as God Almighty and He makes a promise to Abraham which is known as the Abrahamic covenant.  The essence of this covenant is that God would bless Abraham with a son and his descendants … Continue reading →

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Building Memories

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

We can build great memories that last forever to help in times of worry or anger. We can reminisce about good times or an old song to fill our thoughts with peace and joy. Here is a song which was … Continue reading →

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Scripture Memory and Exercise (Believersize)

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Five of the first seven patriarchs listed in Genesis 5 lived to be more than 900 years old. How did people live so long back then? Books have been written to explain that the canopy of water above the atmosphere … Continue reading →

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