Tag Archives: Heaven

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 →

Posted in Desire, Luke | Tagged Apostles, Attitude, Decisions, Desire, Direction, Encouragement, Golden Rule, Heaven, Leadership, Planning, Praying, Reward, Service | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Optimism, Revelation | Tagged Eternity, Father’s House, Garden of Eden, Glory, Golden Streets, Heaven, Lamb’s Book of Life, Light, Optimism, Poetry, Praise, Tree of Life, Vision | Leave a comment

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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A Vision of the Holy City

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Revelation 21:9-21, an angel invites John to view the beautiful Holy City from way up high on a mountain top. Throughout the Bible, we find a relationship between the church and Christ and it is similar to … Continue reading →