Tag Archives: Holidays

Statements of Faith Friday 12-19-2025

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark Shields

✨Statements of Faith on Forgiveness and Compassion Forgiveness is hard because it asks us to release the weight of past wounds. Yet in Christ, we are reminded that letting go opens the door to peace and healing. During the holidays, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and Healing During the Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

Why Is It So Hard to Forgive? A Holiday Reflection Inspired by Genesis 50 During the holiday season, families prepare to gather—around tables, in living rooms, and in sacred spaces. Laughter will echo, memories will be shared, and traditions will … Continue reading →

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Worship Service Update 12/06/2013

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

My family has a tradition of going to the Christmas Eve Candlelight service at our church and this truly warms my heart each year. We watch a theatrical production of the Christmas story and sing Christmas songs. Then a candle … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Advent, Book of Isaiah, Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship, Christ, Christmas, Christmas day, Christmas Eve Candlelight, Christmas Songs, God, Holiday, Holidays, Jesus, Service of worship, Sunday, the Christmas Eve Candlelight service, the Christmas story | Leave a comment

Inspirational Poem 11/23/2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

Studying in 2 Chronicles 31-33 this past week, I’ve learned that one of the main attributes of any leader is having confidence and this in turn gives confidence to their followers. Here’s a poem that this study has inspired: Giving … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles, Poems | Tagged Children and Youth, Chronicle Books, God, Google Images, Hezekiah, Holidays, Poetry, Thanksgiving, Uzziah | 1 Comment

Have a Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

God has blessed America with amazing sites across this land. Since today is America’s Birthday, I wrote a poem about some of these sites at this link: Happy Birthday America. Lord, we are thankful that you have blessed America in … Continue reading →