Tag Archives: Success

Gaining a Heart of Wisdom

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

As I wrote in the post Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, the blessings of God brought Joseph great success. With each passing day, there was success in everything he was in charge of and we can take this lesson to help … Continue reading →

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Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Joseph was bought by one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard in Egypt named Potiphar. In Genesis 39, we are told that the Lord was with Joseph so that there was success in everything he was in charge … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 33-36

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied about Jacob’s life. Jacob had been told by his father Isaac to find a wife among the daughters of Laban so he traveled to Laban’s home near Haran. After he meets Laban’s daughter … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Accept Grace

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post He is in Control, the thought is that God is in control of our future. Written about is the story of Jacob’s life who worked hard and developed skills in raising livestock. He was shrewd and used … Continue reading →

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He is in Control

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source We can plan out our future, take action, and work hard but following God’s will is most important for a bright future. In reading Genesis 30, we get examples of just how omnipotent and sovereign God is because … Continue reading →

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