Tag Archives: Praise

Noah’s Response

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source The rains finally stopped and the water started to recede from the highest mountain tops until the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat. As explained in Genesis 8, Noah sent out a dove but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Good Common Sense | Tagged God, Noah’s Ark, Path, Patience, Planning, Praise, Prayer | 4 Comments

The Reason

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

The lesson for me in reading Luke 9: “Understanding the Kingdom” is that greatness is achieved through humility because then there is sincerity and a dependence on God. There is plenty of work to be done in this world and … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Tolerance | Tagged Appreciation, Christ, Competition, God, Humility, Kingdom, Praise, Tolerance | 1 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

No More Hard Times or Pain or Sadness

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post New Heaven and New Earth, John visualizes and shares with us about a place where there are no more hard times; no more death or mourning or pain. No more sadness, hunger, or thirst. Thinking of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation, Rewards | Tagged Crown of Life, enthusiasm, Faith, God, Heaven, Holy City, Jerusalem, Lord, Obstacles, Peace, Praise, Pray, Reward, Rewards, Salvation, Vision | Leave a comment

Week in Review

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I wrote a post titled Brighter Tomorrows after the study of Revelation 18. The thought for me is how the Bible gives us a set of rules to follow and by following these rules we receive peace of … Continue reading →