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Filled with Joy and Living in Hope

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

Each day can be amazing because the risen, ascended, and active Christ makes a difference in our daily living. Because of Christ, we are filled with joy and live in hope because we can see the Lord always before us. Even in dark times, His light illuminates the world. Take encouragement from this video: We Won’t Be Shaken – Building 429.

Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. – Romans 5:3-5

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Spirit Poured Out

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and they were speaking in tongues. Many said they were drunk but Peter gives an answer for their actions as stated in the passage Acts 2:14-36. He explains that this was spoken about by the prophet Joel: In the last days, God said He would pour out His Spirit on all people so they would have visions, dreams, and they will prophesy. There would also be wonders in the heavens and on earth.

As Peter does in this passage, let us go to God’s Word as the source when there are people that do not understand that God became flesh on earth as Jesus and performed wonders, signs, and miracles. He died on the cross at the hands of those who misunderstood God’s plan. Then God raised Him from the dead and today, those who accept Him as Savior also receive freedom from deaths grip.

The risen, ascended, and active Christ makes a big difference in our daily living because we no longer just live for today but also look forward to the many glorious days into the future. We are filled with joy and live in hope as we understand that the Lord is always in our presence.

Our weight of burdens only makes us stronger because these burdens make our growing faith even stronger. Frustration on earth is turned to joy because of the hope of our heavenly tomorrows.

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Step of Faith

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Genesis 40, Joseph was in prison but he made use of his circumstance to help others. He was not downtrodden but maintained hope and a desire to find a way out of his situation. I’ve written a poem that was inspired by this passage to share with you today. Have a great weekend my friends!

Step Ahead

Many challenges we face;
Seems like mission impossible
But then as we take a step of faith
It all of a sudden is made possible.

We meet the challenge
As God’s Word makes a way
And it is extremely rewarding
Knowing everything will be okay.

Things in life are not always
Going to go our way.
Taking on many tasks
With a challenge every day.

But we seek God first thing
To help us take on each task
By going to Him in prayer
And in Jesus name we ask.

We can be refreshed
With a new perspective
And He will bless
With a new directive.

God is with us always
Wherever we go
As the Holy Spirit helps
Take on every foe.

Speaking to us
Through the Word
To guide our steps
As power is transferred.

Helping us to be
A great overcomer
Even when things
Are such a…

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New Start to a New Year

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning or viewable at any time or place thereafter at this link: http://fumcwaco.sermon.net/main/main/20304944

It’s a new start to a new year. Like the dawn of a new day, let us waken, refocus, be honest about where we have been, and where we are going. Let us wake up to a bigger dream this year and have the certainty of God’s presence to help us grow into all that He wants us to be.

This weekend, share a thought from one of the great sermons in your community or from a podcast.

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Step Out with Peace and See the Increase

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Promise Fulfilled, the followers of Jesus received the promised Holy Spirit and the power to spread the Good News around the world. The early church grew because it was a place of infinite challenge, intense fellowship, passionate prayer, and fervent outreach.

This same power is available today and we can passionately step out with peace of mind and see the increase. This day with God, let nothing hold us up in our work as we receive the power to one day at a time make what seems to be impossible, possible. Be inspired by this video: Break Every Chain – Jesus Culture.