Tag Archives: Kindness

Words are Powerful

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

In a few thoughts expressed after reading Genesis 37 and writing in the post Treating Others with Kindness and Tact, I wrote that Joseph did not show tactfulness to his brothers. He had a dream and told his brothers in … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 37-40

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied about the reunion of Esau and Jacob and how this was a lesson on handling conflict. We face conflict every day. Maybe it is the driver who is in a hurry and cuts … Continue reading →

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Repairing Bad Feelings

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob wanted to repair any bad feelings with his brother for tricking their father and receiving his blessing. The key lessons learned and written about in the post Humility and Kindness to Resolve Conflict is that words are important. Jacob … Continue reading →

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The Generous Gift of His Son

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Everything began with God when He made the heaven and earth in six days. He created water and light; a place that could sustain life for animals and birds. He created people in His own image for His own good … Continue reading →

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Biblical Creationism

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

We were wonderfully made and so was the formless void that God created called the universe. Reading in Genesis 1, God’s imagination and His Words are related because what He said became reality. God said, “Let there be light” and … Continue reading →

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