Tag Archives: Church

Conditioning Our Faith

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

Thoughts fixed on the things of God and being thankful for God’s grace conditions our faith. God’s mercy is like an ocean which is always full and in constant motion as waves that travel to the shore. For me, James … Continue reading →

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Humbly Living for His Purpose

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

For any plan or purpose God has for you, attach the qualification of His will. We can grow our roots of faith by reading the Bible, going to church, reading or listening to others about faith, and putting what is … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Change the World with Words

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Within James 3:1-12, the untamed tongue is described as being like a forest fire that starts with a small spark but then spreads out of control. It goes throughout the whole body to set the course of one’s life on … Continue reading →