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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:  and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8

 

 

 

 

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Titus 2:13

 

 

 

 

 

But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives.  And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.
Philippians 3:20

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.  Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer (author) and perfecter (finisher) of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word.  After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Hebrews 1:3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

God bless,

Mark

Heavenly Minded

Yep, it’s Heavenly Friday. ☺

 

 

 

 

Ever since God told me to keep my mind on Heaven so my mind, emotions and spirit won’t get bogged down with the “things of earth,” I’ve been attempting to renew my mind by trading concerns in this life for the joy that awaits us in Heaven – God told me to live in this life like I’m already in Heaven.  This greatly helps me to keep things in their proper perspective.  I get tempted (the devil loves it when I do) to give into earthly fears and conditions like anyone else, but God keeps bringing me back to Him, His promises, His love, and the glory of the Heavenly realm.  I love to keep looking up.  Brings my redemption (Jesus) into every situation and gives me His wonderful, everlasting hope and joy.  Now that’s victory!

Keep Jesus and Heaven on your mind.  It’s so good for you.  Frees you from the trappings of this temporary existence.

 

 

 

 

We’re going home, forever.  Yipee!

Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out,
“Hallelujah!  For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.”
Revelation 19:6

God bless,

Mark

Heaven

Heaven – Real life on “loop.”  It’s going to be something.  Newness of life, evermore.

 

 

 

 

 

Praise God, we have a Heavenly future.

17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth:  and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
Isaiah 65:17

God bless,

Mark

Heaven

Steve DeNoon (And some others) – “Billy Graham will pass away right before the rapture.”

We’ll see…

Wow, so much talk today about the rapture, the end times heating up with Russian and Iran moving into Syria and so close to Israel’s northern border, and evil increasing around the world.  It’s certainly a good time to know Christ as our Savior.  As the Bible clearly states, God is lining up the nations against Israel so He can show the whole earth that He alone is God, and that there is no other.

Heaven’s coming right up.  Keep looking up to Jesus and Heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Titus 2:13

God bless,

Mark

Heaven – Awesome Site

 

 

 

 

Worship in Heaven

4 Then as I looked, I saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice I had heard before spoke to me like a trumpet blast.  The voice said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after this.”  2 And instantly I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it.  3 The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian.  And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow.  4 Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on them.  They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads.  5 From the throne came flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder.  And in front of the throne were seven torches with burning flames.  This is the sevenfold Spirit of God.  6 In front of the throne was a shiny sea of glass, sparkling like crystal.

In the center and around the throne were four living beings, each covered with eyes, front and back.  7 The first of these living beings was like a lion; the second was like an ox; the third had a human face; and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.  8 Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered all over with eyes, inside and out.  Day after day and night after night they keep on saying,

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—
the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.”

9 Whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanks to the one sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever), 10 the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever).  And they lay their crowns before the throne and say,

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“You are worthy, O Lord our God,
to receive glory and honor and power.
For you created all things,
and they exist because you created what you pleased.”

The Lamb (Jesus) Opens the Scroll

5 Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who was sitting on the throne.  There was writing on the inside and the outside of the scroll, and it was sealed with seven seals.  2 And I saw a strong angel, who shouted with a loud voice:  “Who is worthy to break the seals on this scroll and open it?”  3 But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll and read it.

4 Then I began to weep bitterly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll and read it.  5 But one of the twenty-four elders said to me, “Stop weeping!  Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has won the victory.  He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals.”

6 Then I saw a Lamb that looked as if it had been slaughtered, but it was now standing between the throne and the four living beings and among the twenty-four elders.  He had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the sevenfold Spirit of God that is sent out into every part of the earth.  7 He stepped forward and took the scroll from the right hand of the one sitting on the throne.  8 And when he took the scroll, the four living beings and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb.  Each one had a harp, and they held gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of God’s people.  9 And they sang a new song with these words:

“You are worthy to take the scroll
and break its seals and open it.
For you were slaughtered, and your blood has ransomed people for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation.
10And you have caused them to become
a Kingdom of priests for our God.
And they will reign on the earth.”

11 Then I looked again, and I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne and of the living beings and the elders.  12 And they sang in a mighty chorus:

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered—
to receive power and riches
and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and blessing.”

13 And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea.  They sang:

“Blessing and honor and glory and power
belong to the one sitting on the throne
and to the Lamb forever and ever.”

14 And the four living beings said, “Amen!”  And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the Lamb.
Revelation Chapters 4-5

 

 

 

 

 

Truly, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—
the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.”

God bless,

Mark

Heaven – Such Peaceful Things, ABOVE

 

 

 

 

 

“I will rest in Your (Jesus) love
Put my trust in your goodness
And set my thoughts on peaceful things above…”

Your sweet, sweet Holy Spirit
Your beautiful, ever-present Presence
Your unwavering devotion and covenant
Your wisdom in bringing Annie and me together, and blessing us with such beautiful daughters and sons-in-law
Your love for me
Your peace, rest and joy
Your faithfulness to me
Your goodness is better than anything else I may have desired
Your protection over me
Your promises to me
Your care for me
Your Word that tells me about the wonder found in You
Your never-ending working in my life that renews me
Your endless life springing up in me
Your physical, emotional and spiritual provision
Your Name that guards my life
Your matchless power to transform me

Yes, Lord, such peaceful things, ABOVE.

Jesus, You make me to lie down in green pastures:  You lead me beside the still waters.  You restore my soul:  You lead me in the paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake.

Truly, Lord, You are my blessed shepherd…You are my green pastures, my still waters, restoring me in You by leading me to the safe, joyful, righteous ways found only in You.

Take time to think about Heaven today and this weekend.  Things ABOVE. ☺

God bless,

Mark
Quote from “I will Rest In Your Love” by Marty Nystrom

Heaven

Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go?  You have the words that give eternal life.
John 6:68

“You can have all this world…Give me Jesus.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are Holy…”

O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant  Your greatness and Your strong hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as Yours?
Deuteronomy 3:24

This almighty God Who performs such supernatural feats has called you by name.  He’s done all of this for you, so you could know Him in all His glory.   Your Heavenly Father loves you and thinks about you all day, every day…If you listen just now, you’ll hear Him calling you by name.

Take time to think about Heaven today and this weekend.

God bless,

Mark
Quotes by Fernando Ortega and Third Day

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Jesus sharing Heavenly truths…

Doesn’t the thought of Heaven make you smile?

Take time to think about Heaven today and this weekend.

Doing so helps us to be conformed to Christ, our Prince of Peace.

Such a beautiful, glorious title, Prince of Peace.

Mmmm…

 

 

 

 

God bless,

Mark

Heaven: God You’re So Good To Me

God You’re So Good To Me
By Terry Clark

God You’re so good to me
You’ve always been so good to me
I’ll sing it through eternity
God You’re so good

God You’re so good to me
You’ve always been so good to me
I’ll sing it through eternity
God You’re so good

Chorus
I wanna sing Your praise
All night long and everyday
I’ll stand and worship You
My whole life through

God You’re so good to me
You’ve always been so good to me
I’ll sing it through eternity
God You’re so good

God You’re so merciful
You’ve always been so merciful
Your blessings are so bountiful
God You’re so good

I wanna sing Your praise
All night long and everyday
I’ll stand and worship You
My whole life through

God You’re so good to me
You’ve always been so good to me
I’ll sing it through eternity
God You’re so good

God You’re so beautiful
You are so beautiful
Everyday You’re faithful
God You’re so good

I wanna sing Your praise
All night long and everyday
I’ll stand and worship You
For eternity through

God You’re so good to me
You’ve always been so good to me
I’ll sing it through eternity
God You’re so good

God You’re so good to me
You’ve always been so good to me
I’ll sing it through eternity
God You’re so good

God You’re so good to me
You’ve always been so good to me
I’ll sing it through eternity
God You’re so good

Take time to think about Heaven for eternity.  Yeah, that’ll put a smile on your face. ☺

Talk more with you next week…

God bless,

Mark

Heaven And Jesus, And What Will It Be Like There?

 

 

 

 

 

I had such a good time the other day talking with Judy, the receptionist, at my wife’s work place.  Pretty Judy is so precious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Judy and I spoke about Jesus, how wonderful and faithful He is; how we love hugs; how we’re learning what the Apostle Paul learned when he wrote “I’ve learned to be content in whatsoever state (condition or situation) I’m in (Philippians 4:11),” and that Paul could do all things through Christ who gave him strength (Philippians 4:13); that we can truly learn to be anxious for nothing, and that we are becoming better at unloading our cares by casting all our cares on Him.  We talked about Heaven and how, no matter how we try to understand what it will be like, it will be far beyond our wildest imagination and dreams – and, mainly, because Jesus will be there and that, as His bride, we will be His, forevermore.

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Titus 2:13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take time to think about Heaven, precious ones.  It does us so much good.

God bless,

Mark

Heaven – It’s What This Life Is All About

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One thing we keep seeing is that if we keep following Jesus, or we refuse to keep following Jesus, the devil is still going to attempt to take us out.  So, we may as well keep running after Jesus with all our might. ☺

Boy, Ann and I have been getting really hit lately with spiritual attacks.  Fear, doubt, confusion, and discouragement have been trying to sidetrack us.  We think it’s because God’s speaking to us about some new web page ideas to reach more people with “coming out of the darkness” and into God’s marvelous light.  The attacks have been pretty relentless for about two weeks now.  The really exciting thing is that God’s loving us through it all by giving us new insights and by reminding us of what we’ve learned from others.  For example, when Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn followed the Lord’s lead to go to Cuba, Africa, and India a few years ago, he says all hell came against his ministry.  They lost some money, their airline tickets, got attacked with discouragement, had parts of the airplane’s engine fall off, their lives threatened numerous times, etc.  All the time, God kept prompting Jonathan to keep walking against the darkness that was coming against him and his ministry and Jonathan saw God’s deliverance time and time again.  As a result, Jonathan encourages others to keep going with God, especially when the darkness is heavy and scaring you to retreat. ☺

It’s becoming more and more obvious to us all the time that this life is all about Heaven and telling as many people as we can about how God can bring them out of the darkness into His liberating, life-giving and life-sustaining light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!  You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.  Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Matthew 25:21 NIV

“Well done, faithful servant.”  It’s going to be so wonderful to hear those words from Jesus in Heaven.

Onward and upward…☺

God bless,

Mark

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25 See, I have warned you about this ahead of time.

26 “So if someone tells you, ‘Look, the Messiah is out in the desert,’ don’t bother to go and look.  Or, ‘Look, he is hiding here,’ don’t believe it!  27 For as the lightning flashes in the east and shines to the west, so it will be when the Son of Man comes.  28 Just as the gathering of vultures shows there is a carcass nearby, so these signs indicate that the end is near.

29 “Immediately after the anguish (tribulation) of those days,

the sun will be darkened,
the moon will give no light,
the stars will fall from the sky,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

30 And then at last, the sign that the Son of Man is coming will appear in the heavens, and there will be deep mourning among all the peoples of the earth.  And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.  31 And he will send out his angels with the mighty blast of a trumpet, and they will gather his chosen ones from all over the world—from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.

32 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree.  When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.  33 In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.  34 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place.
Matthew 24:25-34

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent (not go ahead of) them which are asleep.

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God:  and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:  and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

 

 

 

 

 

Please take time to think about being with Jesus in Heaven this weekend. It’s so good to “look up.”

God bless,
Mark

And, All The Time, God Is Good…

Such a fun song.  It’s so fun that I put it on “Loop” and play it nearly all day long.

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Psalm 19:1

God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good.

No matter what our day may be like, every day we walk with God He’s working His great grace, mercy, peace, rest and joy into our lives.  He’s always redeeming us, dear ones.  Always…

We get to live this life with God changing us from glory to glory and then we get to live with Him forever in Heaven.  Amazing.

Take time to think about your glorious life in Heaven this weekend.  Jesus was born into this world to bring us back to the blessed life we enjoyed with the Father in Eden.  And, He came to open the gates of Heaven to us.

Thank you, Jesus.

 

 

 

 

 

God bless,
Mark

The Narrow Road Leading To The Boundless Kingdom of Heaven

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.  If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
Hebrews 12:6-7

Enter ye in at the strait gate:  for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:  Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Matthew 7:13-14

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away:  and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
John 15:1-2

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous:  nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Hebrews 12:11

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:  against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23

While God is pruning us to produce His everlasting, sustaining and beautiful attributes in our lives, it can seem difficult at times.  The shedding of the flesh can be trying – the flesh must be replaced by Kingdom traits.  Thankfully, God knows the outcome of such pruning, training and discipline.  The God of love gives us Himself.

Like a reversed funnel, a narrow road leads us to the door of Heaven where God’s endless, and immense glory, love, peace and presence reside.  Let Him take you through the “narrows” to develop the never-ending, measureless Kingdom of love in your life.

As he spake these words, many believed on him.  Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
John 8:30-31

God, lead me to life everlasting.  Take me to the narrow way so that I may inherit Your vast Kingdom of love.

 

 

 

 

Take time to think about Heaven this weekend.  Right now, those who have preceded us are there enjoying forever with their Father.  What a day it will be when we join them. ☺

God bless,

Mark

Heavenly Firday

When we find ourselves anxious or worried, we can be sure that we have lost a God–centered mindset.

Satan is always attacking the believer’s mind with doubts, fears, worldly thoughts, etc.  Why?  Because the devil wants to keep believers from focusing on what really matters, and that is God and His kingdom.

The person whose thoughts are consumed with God and His kingdom will have perfect peace instead of anxiety and worry.

Keep setting your mind on things above.  ☺

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2

 

 

 

 

Thou (God) wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:  because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3

Keep looking up, Christians, as you learn to rest more and more in Christ.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7

 

 

 

 

Take time to think about Heaven today and this weekend.  Doing so brings such peace and joy.

God bless,
Mark

Excerpts from Bible.org (Edits Mine)

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Says it all…

Take time to think about Heaven.  Let its glory and joy fill you this weekend.

God bless,

Mark

 

Heaven

12 So (God) teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Psalm 90:12

“Behold, You (God) have made my days as handbreadths (short, about 3″ – 4”), And my lifetime as nothing in Your sight; Surely every man at his best is a mere breath. Selah.
Psalm 39:5

10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Psalm 90:10

Boy, this life is going by so fast.  Seems like not that long ago I was in high school and now I’m 65.  Makes me think about how quickly I’ll be in Heaven.  The time will fly by until then, and then I’ll be with Jesus, forever.

Living for Jesus is all that matters.  That’s what Bible and the years have taught me.   Jesus and Heaven will be here soon.

Keep Heaven on your mind.  Let the joy of being there with our Lord fill your thoughts and bring you great joy.

This life’s flies by, and eternity is forever…☺

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

God bless,

Mark

Heaven

I walked out the front door this morning and saw a bright, complete rainbow.  Couldn’t help but think of my Heavenly Father.  What a joy it was.

So much awaits us in Heaven. ☺

3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead.  Now we live with great expectation, 4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
1 Peter 1:3-4 NLT

 

 

 

 

Have a nice weekend thinking about Heaven, precious people.

God bless,

Mark

Heaven

Hello Everyone,

This week, I received the following email from Lori.  It was really a blessing so I asked Lori if I could share it with you.

Good Morning Mark,
I just wanted to share with you that my Dad was called home last Saturday morning.  Although I carry the pain of not having him here on earth, I find rest and peace that he is celebrating and in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!  Praise God!!  I was with him every day of the last week and by his bedside throughout the night of his passing.  I must have fallen asleep and his passing was peaceful.  I didn’t hear anything.  My Dad is free!!  Free without pain & suffering and loving his heavenly and new body!! 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for all the many years of friendship and your words that poured into me every morning!!

In His Grip,

Lori

Thank you, Lori, for sharing this with us.  Please be praying for Lori.  Thank you, everyone.

This life is all about loving each other and “looking up” to all that awaits us in Heaven.

God bless,

Mark