Author Archives: Mark Shields

Worship Service Update

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

With God, there is always hope. Sometimes we may think there isn’t an answer to our problems but each day we wake up, we have a new day to search for solutions. When found, we should celebrate like a child … Continue reading →

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Worship Service Update 12/20/2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

Many think so much about the presents during Christmas when more need to be thinking about God’s presence during this time. The same can be said about other concerns in life. There is much worry about paying bills, washing the … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Intimacy

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

All through the Bible, God gives us an amazing proposal and invitation to intimacy. It’s all about our relationship with Him.  The relationship between Jesus and the church is described as a marriage. In any relationship, friendship is a crucial … Continue reading →

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Great Love

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The first question the women ask the girl in Song of Songs 5:9-16 is how is your beloved better than others? She uses images like radiance describing purity with ruddy denoting passion. She then says his head is purest gold … Continue reading →

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Preparation

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading Song of Solomon 5:1-8 was a lesson on preparation for me. It’s important to be ready and focused at all times; seizing the opportunity to share with others, to be kind, or encouraging. God speaks in various ways and … Continue reading →

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