Category Archives: Optimism

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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Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

Those who believe in Christ can look forward to brighter days ahead. This can encourage us to not only manage our daily living but be reinvigorated by Christ’s power. Each morning is a fresh start and we can believe that … Continue reading →

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The Sealing

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 7, John sees four angels standing at four corners of the earth holding back the wind. Another angel came bringing the seal of the living God and stated that they would put a seal on the forehead of … Continue reading →