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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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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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Always Here for US

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

From my journey through Daniel 6, I saw how those who opposed Daniel wanted to bring him down but Daniel was a man of faith. The way he lived encouraged king Darius back then and it encourages us today. Like … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – James 3-5

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The brother of Jesus named James writes a letter to help the Christians in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor who were going through much difficulty as they were being persecuted and even dying for their … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – The Book of Malachi

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reflecting on my journey through the book of Zechariah, the word reform keeps coming to mind. Back in the time before the first coming of Jesus, a new way was needed for the future and Jesus provided that way. By … Continue reading →