Tag Archives: Grace

Questions for Reflection for Study of Revelation 1-2

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks has been used to study and write about Psalm 139-150. Now attention will be turned to the book of Revelation (or Apocalypse) which was written by the apostle John between the time of the destruction of … Continue reading →

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Praise Him Everywhere

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

God is to be praised in heaven and on earth as explained in Psalm 150. We can praise Him according to His exceeding greatness with a full orchestra of musical instruments. Here’s a video: Phillip Phillips – Home (Piano/Cello Cover) – … Continue reading →

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Following the Pattern

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

When a person does embroidery they follow a pattern. If you look from the bottom, it looks like a mess but from the top, you can follow the pattern and it makes sense. God has laid out the pattern for … Continue reading →

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The Writing on the Wall

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 5, Belshazzar was entertaining a large group of his leaders at a banquet. The mood of Belshazzar was of happiness and of a sense of security because the empire was so great and well protected. No one … Continue reading →

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Be on Guard

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

One lesson learned in reading Jude 1-7 is to be on guard. I just finished 2 Peter and the warnings found there are reiterated in Jude. The purpose of this writing by the brother of James named Jude is to … Continue reading →

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