Tag Archives: History

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 29-32

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied how Esau was talked out of his birthright because he only looked at what he wanted in the short term. The lesson to me was that we must be able to make decisions … Continue reading →

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Surround Yourself with People of Integrity

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

The post Association contained some written thoughts from the study of Genesis 14. A lesson learned was that the people we associate with are so very important. Lot was near the sinful city of Sodom and because of this association; … Continue reading →

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Association

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

Remember that Lot had settled the land along the Jordan which was the most watered land. It was thought to be the best place to raise his cattle but reading now in Genesis 14, war broke out in this area … Continue reading →

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Glorify God

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

I’m currently reading and studying in Genesis 11 about the Tower of Babel. It’s about the world rejecting God and believing they have all the answers. Even today when history has proven the strategy of secularism a failure, after all … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead Anyway

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Many have great ideas that are put into words to share with others. It may seem disappointing at times because the ideas are not always put to good use. It may take years before ideas are accepted and put to … Continue reading →

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