Author Archives: Mark Shields

All Saints’ Sunday

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mark Shields

Nobody is perfect, everyone is welcome, and anything is possible as pointed out at this Link or by clicking on the video below. Worship online via FUMC at this link https://firstwaco.com/ or Download the free app in the App Store … Continue reading →

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Food for the Soul

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Taking in food That is good for the soul, Makes us whole, Keeps God in control. Enthusiastically Taking in goodness, Striving for excellence With a cheerfulness. That overflows In our actions To fulfill a purpose…

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The Text Book to the School of Wisdom

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18 As noted in the post “Simply Believe”, Jesus helps individuals one on one because everyone is unique and that’s how best to meet … Continue reading →

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Simply Believe

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Mark Shields

Simple ideas can result in amazing discoveries but many overlook the simple and had rather believe the complicated. Think about it: All the lyrics to songs and all the books written were formed from only 26 letters of the alphabet. … Continue reading →

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Renewing Day by Day with Overflowing Provision

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Mark Shields

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet … Continue reading →

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