Category Archives: Rewards

Standing Up to Fear

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

The early Christian church faced persecution but Christ’s description of himself as the ONE who is the First (with God from the beginning) and the Last (the judge of all); who died and came to life again (Rev. 2:8) brought … Continue reading →

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Discover the Love of God and Reveal it to Others

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

Anyone that reads, hears, and applies His Word to their daily lives will benefit. Discover the love of God and reveal this love to others so that they may receive the reward God wants for them. Here is a link … Continue reading →

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Urgently Preparing for His Return

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Following the progression from person to person by which Revelation has come to the church,  Revelation 1:1-8 tells us that this book is God’s plan to Jesus who in turn sent the angel of God to reveal it to John … Continue reading →

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The Rewards of Wonder, Inspiration, and Security

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

It is good to praise God because when our hope is in His unfailing love; we receive rewards like wonder, inspiration and security. We in turn give back to God by rewarding him with our praise. Here is a video … Continue reading →

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Depending on God for Needs

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

As written in Psalm 147, it is good to praise God because He can build up or restore a city like Jerusalem (v. 2). This Psalm was probably written after the return of the Jews from exile in Babylon. Not … Continue reading →

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