Tag Archives: Purpose

Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 10-11

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

The study of Genesis was completed last week and I’ve been sharing some thoughts about this study. Now the focus will turn to the book of Luke. I’ve already shared in previous posts about the first 9 chapters of Luke … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Jesus

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

A lie the world tells us is to do things on our own without any help. Make things as complicated and difficult as possible so that character will be built through struggle. But maybe things in the technological age are … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Life Leading to Meaning and Purpose

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Throughout his life, God spoke to Jacob in visions so he had the ability to predict or forecast the future. Jacob gives his last words to his sons as they gather around his bed in Genesis 49. Jacob goes over … Continue reading →

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Redemption Wins

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob had lived a broken life. A good part of it, he thought his son Joseph had been killed by wild animals. Later in life, he found out that Joseph was alive. He was then reunited with him in Egypt … Continue reading →

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Rally Strength with Spiritual Food for the Soul

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Genesis 48, Jacob became ill so Joseph took his two sons to see his father. While there, Jacob rallies his strength to bless his grandchildren Ephraim and Manasseh. Jacob talks about his life; summing it up as one in … Continue reading →

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