Tag Archives: Gifts

The Reason for the Season

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Sometimes we may feel like forgetting Christmas because it can be a time of stress to get the right gift or it may be hard to uphold all the time commitments. But when we understand the reason for Christmas, we understand … Continue reading →

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The Gift that Transforms Lives

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

Most gifts we get at Christmas last a short time but God’s gift at Christmas in the person of Jesus is the greatest. It is a gift that transforms lives and is meaningful now and forever. – Pastor Steve Ramsdell … 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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Great Purposes – Nehemiah 3

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Mark Shields

The thing that leads to early success of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem is that the work was divided up so that everyone could contribute. They worked together, each doing their part without conflict or self interest. Let … Continue reading →

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