Tag Archives: Christians

Week in Review

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have been posting some thoughts after a study of Revelation 8-9. The study made me think about the origins of life and the earth’s future. I also thought about the theory of evolution and the problem this theory … Continue reading →

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The Woes

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

The three “woes” are written about in Revelation 9 as Christians have been raptured out of the world and are in the tribulation time which is the darkest and most trying of times in human history. The fifth angel sounds … Continue reading →

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Hope and Confidence Confounds the Enemy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Christians at Smyrna were being persecuted by pagan Gentiles, hostile Jews, and by Satan himself. Smyrna, a large city that reached metropolitan proportions during the period of the Roman Empire, was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Since it was … Continue reading →

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God’s Vision for His Creation – Sermon Message 01-05-2014

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

What is our mission? For Christians, it’s a life saving mission. It’s an adventurous and sometimes difficult mission. But it’s a mission that can change the world and we can take comfort in knowing that God is with us. Photo … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – James 3-5

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The brother of Jesus named James writes a letter to help the Christians in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor who were going through much difficulty as they were being persecuted and even dying for their … Continue reading →

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