Tag Archives: God

Stepping Ahead with Faith

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Step ahead into the future To build a better nation Step ahead with faith With no hesitation The lack of faith Gets one off track We may face difficulties But know God has our back…

Posted in Devotionals, Genesis, Poems | Tagged Courage, Difficulty, Doubts, Exploration, Faith, Fears, fellowship, God, Lord, Mission, Strength, Thankfulness, Trust, Worship | 4 Comments

Finishing in Grand Fashion

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

God’s way is the winning way. As we compete in the fast paced race of life, nothing is more important than being highly favored by God because He is big enough to make up for our deficiencies and provide the … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Faith, Genesis, Hope, Optimism | Tagged Canaan, Courage, Faith, God, Hope, Inheritance, Jacob, Life, Mizpah, Optimism, Relationship, victory, Wealth | 1 Comment

Choosing to Accept Grace

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post He is in Control, the thought is that God is in control of our future. Written about is the story of Jacob’s life who worked hard and developed skills in raising livestock. He was shrewd and used … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Good Common Sense | Tagged Blessings, Future, God, Grace, Happiness, Idea, Jacob, Jesus, Life, Livestock, Prosperity, Skills, Success, Trust, Wealth, Work | 3 Comments

He is in Control

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source We can plan out our future, take action, and work hard but following God’s will is most important for a bright future. In reading Genesis 30, we get examples of just how omnipotent and sovereign God is because … Continue reading →

Posted in Common Sense, Genesis | Tagged Future, God, Grace, Happiness, Idea, Jesus, Success, Trust, Wealth, Work | 1 Comment

Love is Unstoppable

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post Love Beyond Measure, a deal was made by Jacob with Laban (Rachel’s father) to work for him for seven years and in return Jacob could have his daughter in marriage. We are told in Genesis … Continue reading →