Category Archives: Hope

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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Hope in You Lord

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

John explains in his vision that smoke fills the Temple in Revelation 5:7. The Temple expresses the very nature of God who is our hope. Like an anchor to help us hold course until the storm subsides or a candle … Continue reading →

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Qualities of His Presence

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Revelation 15:5-8, we are being prepared for the seven Bowl Judgments that God will execute upon antichrist and his followers; fulfilling the prophecies and promises of His Word. The angels are prepared for their work, clothed with pure … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Lord

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

The psalmist has dedicated his life to praising the Lord as pointed out in Psalm 146. The psalmist points out that those who hope in the Lord are more trustworthy. Many societies put their hope in a government but history … Continue reading →

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Hope Instead of Mope

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

In studying Psalm 141-142 last week, what I took away is that we should hope instead of Mope. We should respond to criticism with a good attitude; seeing the critique as giving valuable feedback. Then take this feedback before God … Continue reading →