Author Archives: Mark Shields

Detailed Instructions

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Mark Shields

If we pay attention to the world, disorder will expand to fill the void of human failure but if we focus on the things of God, the day will be amazing because order will fill the void around us with … Continue reading →

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Worship 4-26-2020

Posted on April 26, 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. Get a great start to your Sunday and for the week with inspiring music and … Continue reading →

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Clean Food for the Soul

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Taking care of the Physical body And spiritual body By being Godly. Daily praying For miracles By planting the seeds Of God’s principles. A negative thought Is gone as we clear it And are watered…

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Discovering Our Place or Function in God’s Work

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Mark Shields

Each one should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10 The post “Our Duty and Responsibility” pointed out the responsibilities of Moses, Aaron, and his sons. … Continue reading →

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Victory Assured

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? In the post “Organized for Victory”, we conclude that organization is important to God because it takes His people working together to carry out … Continue reading →

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