Tag Archives: Purpose

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 →

Posted in Genesis, Optimism | Tagged Bethel, Dream, Future, God, God’s Word, Guidance, Isaac, Jacob, Joy, Life, Optimism, Potential, Praise, Purpose | Leave a comment

Surround Yourself with People of Integrity

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

The post Association contained some written thoughts from the study of Genesis 14. A lesson learned was that the people we associate with are so very important. Lot was near the sinful city of Sodom and because of this association; … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Integrity, Music | Tagged Abraham, Bible, Genesis, God, History, Hope, Integrity, Jordan, Lot, Path, Pray, Purpose, Relationships, Salvation, Spiritual Growth, Success, Truth, War | 2 Comments

Association

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

Remember that Lot had settled the land along the Jordan which was the most watered land. It was thought to be the best place to raise his cattle but reading now in Genesis 14, war broke out in this area … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Integrity | Tagged Abraham, Bible, God, History, Integrity, Jordan River, Lot, Pray, Purpose, Relationships, Spiritual Growth, Success, War | Leave a comment

Caring for Others

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abram demonstrated that he cared for others. As writers, we also show that we care for others by giving back what we have learned in life to our readers. What we make happen for others, God will make happen for … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Music, Pleasing Personality | Tagged Abraham, Egypt, Encouragement, Faith, Generosity, God, Humility, Jordon, Lessons, Life, Lord, Negev, Peace, People, Priorities, Purpose, Readers, Unity, Writers | Leave a comment

Adam Working in the Garden

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Working the garden And naming the birds Naming the animals And attending to the herds Focused on the job Being the dude Taking care of each detail Even in the nude Totally focused on a purpose…