Category Archives: Holiday

Forgiveness and Healing During the Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

Why Is It So Hard to Forgive? A Holiday Reflection Inspired by Genesis 50 During the holiday season, families prepare to gather—around tables, in living rooms, and in sacred spaces. Laughter will echo, memories will be shared, and traditions will … Continue reading →

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Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Mark Shields

Enjoying this momentFulfilling a roleTo transform heartsWith food for the soul.Stepping ahead To do what needs to be doneToday and every day, As more souls are won.The Christmas SpiritIncreases the paceAnd writing for His gloryBrings a smile to His face.As … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Luck of the Irish

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: JD Hancock via CC Flickr I love to find and read all kinds of stories. I like tales that warm the heart, stir the soul, fire up the imagination, explore history,…

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Divine Interruption

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. – Matthew 1:18 I … Continue reading →

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True Light

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. – John 1:9 Image Source When Christ was born, we were touched with something different and this light of grace keeps on giving. – Pastor Steve Ramsdell … Continue reading →

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