Monthly Archives: August 2014

A Grand Future to Look Forward To

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

After the devotional Picture of How Life Will Be, we should be ready to praise God with song and give thanks in all circumstances. Described to us is a glimpse of heaven; the temperature is perfect, there is plenty of … Continue reading →

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Picture of How Life Will Be

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The surroundings as described in Revelation 21:22-22:5 are amazing as there is no need for the sun because there is continuous light from the glory of God. The gates are always open because nothing impure can ever enter the city … Continue reading →

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Our Hope All Day Long

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post A Vision of the Holy City, we get a glimpse of heaven. The Holy City receives its glory from God as it shines day and night. There are streets and homes made of gold. The gates to … Continue reading →

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A Vision of the Holy City

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Revelation 21:9-21, an angel invites John to view the beautiful Holy City from way up high on a mountain top. Throughout the Bible, we find a relationship between the church and Christ and it is similar to … Continue reading →

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No More Hard Times or Pain or Sadness

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post New Heaven and New Earth, John visualizes and shares with us about a place where there are no more hard times; no more death or mourning or pain. No more sadness, hunger, or thirst. Thinking of this … Continue reading →