Tag Archives: Optimism

Finishing in Grand Fashion

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

God’s way is the winning way. As we compete in the fast paced race of life, nothing is more important than being highly favored by God because He is big enough to make up for our deficiencies and provide the … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Faith and God will Pull Us Through

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Laban’s sons began to accuse Jacob of taking away their father’s wealth as noted in Genesis 31 and Laban’s attitude toward Jacob began to change. Jacob was told by the Lord to return to Canaan so Jacob talked … 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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Blessings Multiplied

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

After the dream that Jacob had at Bethel as written about in the post An Amazing Future in His Presence, he acted promptly and stepped ahead with a purpose. The world tells us that everything is limited but with God, … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Future in His Presence

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Jacob was told by Isaac in Genesis 28 to go find a wife among the daughters of Laban, his mother’s brother. On his way, he had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, … Continue reading →

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