Tag Archives: Purpose

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 →

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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…

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 9-12

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Adam and Eve enjoyed the presence of God in the Garden of Eden until they ate the forbidden fruit from the tree in the middle of the Garden. After that, they didn’t want God in their presence and hid from … Continue reading →

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How Can We Carry Out Our Purpose?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I wrote in the post: Noah Carries out His Purpose; the account of the days leading up to the flood and then the flood itself. God gave Noah a purpose and he was self-disciplined so that it was carried … Continue reading →

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Noah Carries Out His Purpose

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Reading in Genesis 7, Noah did the job the Lord told him to do. It took 120 years to build the ark and people had the chance to repent during that whole time. Then the time came and … Continue reading →

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