Tag Archives: Life

No Need to Fear

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It has been made very clear There is no need to fear For God is our shield; His power has been revealed. The power is in His Word; The future no longer blurred; He is…

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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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Gaining a Heart of Wisdom

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

As I wrote in the post Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, the blessings of God brought Joseph great success. With each passing day, there was success in everything he was in charge of and we can take this lesson to help … Continue reading →

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Follow the Path to Freedom

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post The Importance of Honesty and Doing What We Say, I wrote about just one of many examples found in the Bible of how life gets difficult when people are deceptive and get off the path that should … 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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