Tag Archives: Prosperity

Choosing to Accept Grace

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post He is in Control, the thought is that God is in control of our future. Written about is the story of Jacob’s life who worked hard and developed skills in raising livestock. He was shrewd and used … Continue reading →

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Forever He Will Reign

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

The journey through the Bible has taken me to Revelation 20 and in the post Kingdom of Christ, I wrote some thoughts about this vision in which John is given details of the Millennial (1000 years) Kingdom of Christ. As … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of Christ

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

The vision in Revelation 20:1-6 is similar to others John has described; seeing the souls of those who have died because of their testimony for Jesus; a key to the abyss being held by an angel; seeing people sitting on … Continue reading →

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My Rock, Fortress, and Shield

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

David uses the symbols of a rock, fortress, and shield to describe God in Psalm 144 as He remembers past victories over enemies that have been subdued by the Lord. He describes God as strong, solid, and immovable yet someone … Continue reading →

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Daniel and the Lions’ Den

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 6, king Darius appointed Daniel as one of the three administrators over 120 governors within the Median/Persian Empire. Daniel was a very distinguished leader and the king thought so highly of him that plans were being set … Continue reading →

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