Tag Archives: Inspiration

Our Destination is Close at Hand

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Be Ready, there is a warning and an invitation. The warning is that what is written in Revelation will occur and only those who accept the invitation of Jesus in their heart as Savior will be written … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Revelation | Tagged Book of Life, Destination, Inspiration, Invitation, Jesus, Morning Star, Prepared, Prophecy, Root and Offspring of David, Savior, Truth | Leave a comment

The Great Mystery

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

As we read in Revelation 10, there is some question as to the identity of the seventh angel. Is it Jesus Christ? Even though not fully sure of the identity to some, the angel’s purpose is clear; to pronounce the … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation | Tagged Bible, Final Judgment, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Mystery of God, Prayer, Return of Christ, Scripture, Seventh Angel, Tribulation, victory | Leave a comment

Give a Little Extra

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post Barely Hanging On, I wrote about how the church at Sardis was in decline. They needed to give a little extra to make good things happen. In our own lives today, that’s still a lesson we need … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Revelation | Tagged Advice, Caleb, Decline, Directions, George Washington, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Lesson, Microsoft, Moses, Obey, Problem, Road to Emmaus, Sardis | 2 Comments

Week in Review – Revelation 2:12-29

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts from Revelation 2:12-29. The church at Pergamum was in a city rife with idol worship. The church at Thyatira had a problem with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Poems, Rewards | Tagged Association, Future, God’s Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, revelation, Vision | Leave a comment

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 →