Tag Archives: Community

Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

In memory of the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and fought for our freedom, I offer a tribute in a poem at this link: Let us never forget their faces. Related articles Memorial Day Honor Those Who Have … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | Tagged Community, Death, History, Holiday, Lee Greenwood, Memorial Day, Memorial Web Sites, Military, poem, United States, Unity, Veteran, Vietnam War | 3 Comments

A Need for Each Other

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

In most activities we engage in, there is a need for each other. Think of praising God with music as many people with skills are working together to inspire us. Think of mountain climbers as they help secure each other … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Chris Tomlin, Christianity, Community, David, God, God Bless, Inspiration, Spirituality & Religion, Teamwork | 2 Comments

Using God Given Strengths for the Good of the Whole

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Chronicles 24-25, all details were planned as to the order and method of performing the work of the temple. A lot of planning and organization went into the ministry. A sort of organization chart was set up … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Body of Christ, Christ, Church, Community, David, Devotions, God, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Lord, Music, poetry and music, Praise, Prayer, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, Strengths, Temple | Leave a comment

Commitment to Prayer

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

Prayer is very important in our daily life as God helps us build strong families, communities, and nations. Like a seed planted in fertile soil, prayer mixed with faith gives growth to all good plans or ideas. Here’s a link to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith | Tagged Christianity, Community, Faith, Family, God, HolySpirit, Ideas, morning prayer, Nation, Organizations, Plans, Prayer, Prayer Request Pages, religion, religion & spirituality, Seeds, spirituality | Leave a comment

One From The Heart

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s sermon message at First United Methodist Church Waco was titled “One From The Heart” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. The words in black are notes provided by the church staff … Continue reading →