Tag Archives: victory

Being Disciplined to Follow

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus teaches in Luke 14:25-35 how difficult it is to follow Him. Many may say they want to follow but do not consider the demands; giving up family life, giving up everything, the demands of daily carrying the cross, and … 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 →

Posted in Genesis, Health, Music, Video | Tagged Blessing, Future, God, Grace, Hope, Joy, Memories, Music, Obedience, Peace, Purpose, Redemption, Soul, Trust, victory, Video | 2 Comments

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 48-50

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts shared recently as I journeyed through Genesis 45-47 were about the forgiveness of Joseph as he reveals his identity to his brothers. They had been jealous of him when they were young after Joseph told them the dream … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotionals, Genesis, Questions for Reflection | Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christ, Community, Dreams, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Future, Genesis, God, Humility, Joseph, Life, Nation, Prayer, Priorities, Reflection, Spiritual Growth, victory | Leave a comment

Arranging Time with God Results in the Changing of Lives

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob faithfully prays to God and receives hope in a dream to finally be reunited with his son Joseph. After all these years and now at an old age, he finally understands what faith is all about. It’s all about prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Music, Video | Tagged Advice, Bible, Confidence, Dream, Faith, Forgiveness, God, Hope, Jesus Christ, Optimism, Prayer, victory, Vision, Wisdom | 3 Comments

Visions Bring Decisions

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

As explained in Genesis 46, Jacob knew that he should settle his family in Egypt because God spoke to him in a vision telling him to go to Egypt. God told Jacob He would go to Egypt with him and … Continue reading →