Tag Archives: Faith

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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There is a POWER Source

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

Pastor Steve at my church said once in a sermon that the book of James is God’s instruction manual on how to integrate our faith with our lifestyle. The book of James was written at a time when Christians were … Continue reading →

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You Are Highly Favored

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

At First United Methodist Church Waco, we are currently in a sermon series that is exploring the “Songs of Christmas” and those who were touched by Christ on the first Christmas. Many times in life we face troubled or confusing … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – The Book of Malachi

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reflecting on my journey through the book of Zechariah, the word reform keeps coming to mind. Back in the time before the first coming of Jesus, a new way was needed for the future and Jesus provided that way. By … Continue reading →