Tag Archives: Potential

Discover the Skills or Qualities You are Blessed With

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Genesis 47, Joseph’s brothers and his father came to live in Egypt because the famine was so severe. Jacob was 130 years old and explained to Pharaoh that he had lived a difficult life. They were allowed to … Continue reading →

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Regular People Doing Extraordinary Things Because of an Amazing God

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

I’ve been studying In Genesis for a while now. In Genesis 10, there is a list of names; descendants from the sons of Noah. They were not extraordinary people and this is the only place they were mentioned in the … 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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Step Ahead Anyway

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Many have great ideas that are put into words to share with others. It may seem disappointing at times because the ideas are not always put to good use. It may take years before ideas are accepted and put to … Continue reading →

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Praise God for Bringing Us This Far

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the ancient festivals of Israel like Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles the people would thank God for what He had done in the past. For example: the history behind Passover is acknowledging God’s help when He passed by the blood-marked … Continue reading →

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