Author Archives: Mark Shields

Benefits of Discipline

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us rejoice that our heavenly Father loves us so much that He accepts us as His child and His discipline provides benefit to us. Reading in Hebrews 12:1-13, the author tells us to throw off … Continue reading →

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Worship 4-5-2020

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

Worship online via FUMC at this link https://firstwaco.com/ or Download the free app in the App Store or on Google Play. Look for First Waco.

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Road to Somewhere

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Some go full steam ahead But toward things That don’t matter Like the world brings. The road to nowhere Which is meaningless Instead of the road That redeems us. We have chosen To step ahead…

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Run the Race with Perseverance

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. – Hebrews … Continue reading →

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Next Leg of the Relay Team

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because through Christ we have peace in knowing that we belong on the team. We are building our faith stronger and stronger to run the next leg of the relay team. Reading today … Continue reading →

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