Monthly Archives: January 2013

Between the “Y” and the “I” in 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

Today’s message at First United Methodist Church Waco is from Pastor Steve Ramsdell titled “Between the “Y” and the “I” in 2013. The message podcast is at this link. Below is an outline of the message. 1. WHOLEHEARTED INITIATES. “Then … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

What is Faith? At this link, I write some thoughts. Also, here is a song about faith that I hope gives a lift to your day: Only A Mountain – Jason Castro. Now faith is being sure of what we … Continue reading →

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Productive Wisdom from Heaven

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Noticed in the journey through James 3:13-18 are two types of wisdom; one from heaven that is productive and one that is earthly and destructive. Productive wisdom is obtained by asking God and believing He will give it through lessons … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Wisdom

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

Within James 3:13-18 are found characteristics of two kinds of wisdom. Spiritual wisdom is exemplified by good deeds, humility, purity, and sincerity. On the other hand, worldly wisdom is depicted by envy, selfish ambition, and disorder. To me, today’s passage … Continue reading →

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Words and Leadership

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading in James 3:1-12, I thought about how important words are when leading. What a leader says has a big influence and can throw a society into confusion or can encourage it to greatness. Thoughts that begin in the … Continue reading →