Monthly Archives: December 2013

Worship Service Update 12/13/2013

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

Last Sunday at the church I attend, the message was titled “Trusted Light”.  Christmas is a time of exchanging gifts and a lot of planning goes into getting the best gift. God also gives us a gift at Christmas and … Continue reading →

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Actions are Proof of His Love

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Jesus and His Love for the church can inspire our day and build momentum. Christ fulfilled His purpose on earth with passion and boldness. It wasn’t easy but like most things of importance, it takes devotion. With our helper in … Continue reading →

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Love Initiates Action

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in Song of Songs 4, the Shulammite girl has an effect upon the shepherd. She steels the shepherd’s heart. Her love is more pleasing than wine. Her lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb. The word pictures the shepherd uses … Continue reading →

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Inspired by the Passion

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

I was inspired in reading Song of Songs 3:6-4:7 by the passion of Christ which gives us all hope and enthusiasm for life.  Like the song Live Out Loud by Steven Curtis Chapman, let us desire to give God our … Continue reading →

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Love for the Father and the Church

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

As I journey through Song of Songs or Song of Solomon, I find it very challenging but very beneficial. The representation in Song of Songs 3:6-4:7 is of the church or the bride riding in a chariot through the desert … Continue reading →

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