Tag Archives: Christianity

Songs of Christmas – Silent Night

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

We have been exploring the songs of those who were touched by Christ that first Christmas in a message series called “The Songs of Christmas” at First United Methodist Church Waco. Their Christmas songs can help us find the Christ … Continue reading →

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Rich in Faith

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

Think of people or groups that are favored by the world. Those wearing fine clothes, the pretty people on the outside, those with nice cars, and those that live in nice neighborhoods. In James 2:1-13, we are told that such … Continue reading →

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Pressing On With Eternal Reward

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

We need POWER to win the inner battles of our soul and when Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He gave us that POWER. We can be connected to the POWER source by attaching God’s principles to what … Continue reading →

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Purpose Gives Patience

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

A child waits for Christmas morning and it seems like the waiting lasted forever until they finally open the presents. Just like the child at Christmas, we need to be excited about opening the presents that God has for us each … Continue reading →

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He Can Get Us Through This

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I posted about James 1:1-15. During the time James wrote his letter there was tremendous difficulty but he was determined to communicate how God could get them through this. When trials come our way, we need to see it … Continue reading →

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