Tag Archives: Heaven

This Ole’ World and One More

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

My Grandfather had a saying when going through a rough day. The saying was, “This ole’ world and one more”. After reading Daniel 12, I understand more what the saying meant. Even though life is not always pleasant now, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged Christ, God, Heaven, Prayer, Resurrection, Reward, Second Coming of Christ, Tribulation | 2 Comments

A Setback can be Just the Start of a Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s post was about king Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. He had become prosperous but was humbled when everything was taken away. It was only when he came to the conclusion that God was in charge that he was restored as king; … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged Advice, Daniel, Dream, Faith, God, Growth, Heaven, Humility, Judgment, king nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s, Pride, Restoration, Salvation | 4 Comments

Put God in Charge

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream as described in Daniel 4, is about an enormous tree that is visible to the ends of earth (v. 11). It has beautiful leaves and abundant fruit providing shelter and food for every living thing. In the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged abundant fruit, Advice, Daniel, Dream, enormous tree, Faith, God, Growth, Heaven, Humility, Judgment, king nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s, Pride, Restoration | 5 Comments

The Day of the Lord

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Peter 3:10-18, the consummation of heaven and earth will come unexpectedly with a roar and everything will be destroyed by fire. Our response should be to live holy and godly lives (v. 12). We do not know … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter | Tagged day of the Lord, Earth, Fire, Grace, Heaven, poem, Prayer, Reward | 3 Comments

Love Has a Voice and a Name

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Love has a voice and a name … JESUS and He loves so much that He died for you and for me. As we journey through life, pause along the way and celebrate because we can look forward to the … Continue reading →