Tag Archives: Hope

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 →

Posted in Courage, Revelation | Tagged Alexander the Great, Challenges, Christians, Confidence, Courage, Crown of Life, Enemy, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Purpose, Rewards, Roman Empire, Smyrna | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Questions for Reflection | Tagged Apocalypse, Apostle John, Bible Study, Churches, Desire, determination, Devotion, Direction, Enjoyment, Glory, God’s Spirit, Grace, Hope, Journey, Lessons, Love, Plan, Psalm, Reflection, revelation, Reward, Savior, Soul, Victorious., Word | Leave a comment

Praise God For Who We Are

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

We have enemies; voices and lies like regret and defeat but we are a child of the ONE True King. Give praise to God for what he has done and will do in our life. Be enthusiastic and find a purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Psalm | Tagged Defeat, Enemies, enthusiasm, Faithful, God, Hope, King, Lies, Love, Praise, Purpose, Regret, Voices | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Poems | Tagged Bold, Dream, Earth, Encouragement, God, Grace, Grow, Heaven, Hope, Joy, Passion, Path, Praise, Succeed, Thrive | 6 Comments

The Rewards of Wonder, Inspiration, and Security

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

It is good to praise God because when our hope is in His unfailing love; we receive rewards like wonder, inspiration and security. We in turn give back to God by rewarding him with our praise. Here is a video … Continue reading →