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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 41-44

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

There were some great lessons learned from the study over the last few weeks. One lesson learned is that words are powerful; they can build us up or tear us down. The words of Joseph outraged his brothers. First 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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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 33-36

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied about Jacob’s life. Jacob had been told by his father Isaac to find a wife among the daughters of Laban so he traveled to Laban’s home near Haran. After he meets Laban’s daughter … Continue reading →

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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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Give a Little Extra

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post Barely Hanging On, I wrote about how the church at Sardis was in decline. They needed to give a little extra to make good things happen. In our own lives today, that’s still a lesson we need … Continue reading →