Tag Archives: Heaven

Pray First and Go with Confidence

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus intensified His ministry by giving the twelve disciples power and authority to drive out demons and to cure diseases. Now in Luke 10:1-24, He appoints seventy-two others to send out two by two ahead of Him to every town … Continue reading →

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A Gift of Peace

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

  What we want for Christmas is peace with our circumstance, with ourselves, with others, and with God. Because of the Good News of Christmas, we can have that peace. – Pastor Steve Ramsdell  Image Source Glory to God in the … Continue reading →

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Making the Right Decisions

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading Luke 6:12-38, Jesus reveals a sense of responsibility when He chooses apostles to take on future leadership. His first order of business was to go out to spend an entire night on the mountainside praying (v. 12). When we … Continue reading →

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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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Our Hope All Day Long

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post A Vision of the Holy City, we get a glimpse of heaven. The Holy City receives its glory from God as it shines day and night. There are streets and homes made of gold. The gates to … Continue reading →

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