Tag Archives: Rewards

Rules We Live By

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
There are rules we live by And they are our guardrails; Found in His Word; Lighting our trails. These rules give us His design for living; Blessing those who Constantly are seeking. These rules lead…

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The Lord Rewards

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
To the Word of God Is what we have cleaved. Promises Given; Rewards received. Useful for today’s world; Of More value than gold; Benefits our lives now; And as the future unfolds. Lift up voices…

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His Word Makes a Way so it’s Okay

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Receive Direction From His Word, I wrote about the circumstance of Joseph while in an Egyptian prison. During the time of Joseph, God spoke through dreams but today God speaks to us through His Word. Think back … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 29-32

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied how Esau was talked out of his birthright because he only looked at what he wanted in the short term. The lesson to me was that we must be able to make decisions … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 25-28

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the continued study of Genesis and the character of Abraham, we have noticed the constant willingness he had to follow the direction God was leading. He was a disciplined person who consistently followed through and others began to see … Continue reading →