Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God blesses and Takes away our stresses. It is a plan for life To overcome strife. The more we surrender And praise His splendor, He will render Dreams to engender. Never ever doubt But follow…

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Acts of Kindness

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Act Kind and Receive Kindness in Return, Jesus explains the need for leaders to remove obstacles instead of creating difficulties. The Pharisees and Layers created burdens that made the path to God very difficult. What Jesus has … Continue reading →

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Kindness Interjection Leads to Life Redirection

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Bless with Gentleness, it was explained that Joseph never considered taking revenge on his brothers or those who placed him in prison. He was kind and respectful and this influenced those around him in a positive way. … Continue reading →

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Bless with Gentleness

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

After the death of Jacob, we read in Genesis 50 that Joseph requested that his father be buried in the land of Canaan. Since Joseph was in good standing with Pharaoh, he was granted his wish. So Joseph, along with … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 48-50

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts shared recently as I journeyed through Genesis 45-47 were about the forgiveness of Joseph as he reveals his identity to his brothers. They had been jealous of him when they were young after Joseph told them the dream … Continue reading →