Tag Archives: Praise

The One Ingredient to Amazing Accomplishment

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Noah did not have sophisticated tools to help with decision making. He just relied on the good common sense God gave him. After the flood, he sent out a dove until it brought back a fresh olive leaf. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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