Tag Archives: Praise

God is with Abraham

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

The impossible promise that God had made to Abraham and Sarah was fulfilled. Reading in Genesis 21, Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac when Abraham was a hundred years old (v. 5). Sarah then turned on the Egyptian … Continue reading →

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His Brilliant Light is Shining over Us

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

As with the record of Lot being led to safety and away from the destruction of Sodom, we can be assured that God will send angels to protect us. He watches over us wherever we are and will lead us … Continue reading →

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In the Presence of the Maker of the Heavens

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abraham wanted to be a father of blessed children and as written about in the post Promises Given, God was with Abraham. He made a promise to Abraham that He would be the father of many nations. We can ask … Continue reading →

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Promises Given

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

God identifies himself in Genesis 17 as God Almighty and He makes a promise to Abraham which is known as the Abrahamic covenant.  The essence of this covenant is that God would bless Abraham with a son and his descendants … Continue reading →

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Here I am Lord

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The lie was believed And Eve was deceived Giving in to temptation And the need for salvation The devil would clap For the falling into the trap For humanity was led astray And it was…

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