Tag Archives: Character

The Word of God Planted in a Soul

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Word of God planted in a soul with integrity is like seed planted in fertile soil that flourishes into a banner crop. We can learn lessons from others in how to live but we can also learn lessons from … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity | Tagged Character, Church, Faith, Fertility (soil), Forgiveness, God, Gospel of Luke, Hope, Integrity, Lessons, Lord, Love, Luke, Nature, Peter, religion, Saint Peter, Soul, spirituality, victory, Word of God | 5 Comments

Repaired Relationships

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

We discovered in Sunday’s sermon at my church an amazing story that we can apply in life today. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers but this didn’t hold him back. He worked hard to move into responsible positions … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged broken relationship, broken relationships, Character, Christ, Disappointments, Egypt, Egyptian, Family, God, Integrity, Joseph, Pharaoh, Reconciliation, relationship with god, Relationships, religion, Work | 5 Comments

Joseph’s Story

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

We just concluded a four-part series at First United Methodist Church Waco titled “Amazing Stories”. Yesterday’s message was “Joseph’s Story” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. The words in black are notes … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Book of Genesis, Character, Disappointments, Egypt, Family, Genesis, God, Integrity, Israelites, Joseph, Pharaoh, Potiphar, Reconciliation, Relationships, Work | 4 Comments

Questions for Reflection – James 3-5

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The brother of Jesus named James writes a letter to help the Christians in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor who were going through much difficulty as they were being persecuted and even dying for their … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Bible, brother of jesus, Character, Christ, Christian, Christians, cities in greece, Faith, Freedom, God, Golden Rule, Good Works, human-rights, James, Jesus, Persistence, religion, Savior, Spirit, spiritual exercises, theology, Trials | 1 Comment

Knowing His Principles to Help Apply Faith

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

A lesson in reading James 2:14-26 is for us to understand God’s Word so we can apply our faith; to grow in faith throughout life as God refines our character and improves our habits so we can apply our faith … Continue reading →