Tag Archives: Israelites

Actions of the Present Have Implications for the Future

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Recorded in Genesis 36 are the descendants of Esau who settled further east from the household of Jacob. Both Jacob and Esau were wealthy with livestock and other possessions so the families could not live in the same … Continue reading →

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Looking at Bad Circumstances in a Different Way

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Israelites experienced emotional problems during their captivity in Babylon. Not only had they been taken captive but they had been carried to a foreign land and emotionally tormented. At the time of writing Psalm 137, the exiles were in … Continue reading →

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The One Habit of Highly Effective Christians

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

If you are not able to attend a local church service today (traveling, health condition, etc), I invite you to a podcast this morning of the church I attend. The message today is titled “The One Habit of Highly Effective … Continue reading →

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The Model Fatherhood

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

Happy Father’s Day! The picture above was taken Christmas morning 1967. That’s my Dad setting up the race track Santa gave me and that’s me wearing my new football jersey. My sister Tracy is on the  right side of the … Continue reading →

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In His Presence

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

Brought out in Psalm 114 is an event that is especially significant in Israel’s history which is the exodus. The Israelites were protected and miracles occurred so they could escape to freedom from Egypt to the Promised Land. In a … Continue reading →

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