Author Archives: Mark Shields

Reach Out And Receive The Spirit

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

My Pastor Steve said once in a sermon that if God feels distant, acknowledge it but expect Him to come near and when He does, reach out and receive the Spirit. It’s hard to discern at times what God has … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Birthday, Christianity, Discernment, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Humility, Inspiration, Lord, Path, Prayer, proverb, proverbs, Proverbs and Sayings, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Sermon, spirituality, Understanding, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Submit to His Will

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Many Christians expect all to live and do things exactly like they do but that’s not necessarily the way it should be. As written in James 4:1-12, God gave everyone unique abilities and we should not fight and quarrel with each … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Abilities, birthdays, Christian, Christianity, Church, Discernment, God, happy birthday, James, Jesus, Prayer, Prayer Request Pages, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, short prayers, Unity, victory | 4 Comments

Fully Devoted

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s sermon message at my church was about being fully devoted to God. Many of us have a passion for something like some hobby, playing a game like golf, or pulling for a favorite football team. These are all good … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, Church, Devotion, enthusiasm, First Epistle to the Corinthians, Fully Devoted, God, Jesus, Music, New Year, Passion, religion, Religion and Spirituality | 5 Comments

Between the “Y” and the “I” in 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

Today’s message at First United Methodist Church Waco is from Pastor Steve Ramsdell titled “Between the “Y” and the “I” in 2013. The message podcast is at this link. Below is an outline of the message. 1. WHOLEHEARTED INITIATES. “Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Accountability, book of Samuel, Challenges, David, first united methodist, first united methodist church, Generosity, God, Initiative, Israel, Lord, Michal, Passion, Podcast, religion, Repentance, Samaritan, Samuel, Saul, servant girls, theology, Worship | 2 Comments

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

What is Faith? At this link, I write some thoughts. Also, here is a song about faith that I hope gives a lift to your day: Only A Mountain – Jason Castro. Now faith is being sure of what we … Continue reading →