Tag Archives: Hope

There is a Reward for Growing in Faith

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamum in current day Turkey. Although the church there had some issues with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into adultery and other immoral sexual behavior, it was growing … Continue reading →

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Standing Up to Fear

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

The early Christian church faced persecution but Christ’s description of himself as the ONE who is the First (with God from the beginning) and the Last (the judge of all); who died and came to life again (Rev. 2:8) brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Rewards | Tagged Christ, Christian, Church, Comfort, Courage, God, Hope, Persecution, Purpose | 5 Comments

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 →

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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 →