Tag Archives: Inspiration

Truth Will Always Be Truth

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

Truth will always be truth. The truth is that all religious leaders have been buried and we know where their bones are except for one leader and that leader is Jesus. No one knows where the bones of Jesus are … Continue reading →

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How Each Day Is Lived

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my journey through Zechariah 7, I have learned that the outward signs of goodness are not keeping the formalities in religion like showing up to church or being a part of a certain group but in how each day is … Continue reading →

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Zechariah 5-8 Questions for Reflection

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Mark Shields

So far in my study of the book of Zechariah, I’ve read about how Zechariah is arousing the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem. Because of Jesus, we know today that we are the Temple of God. His Spirit … Continue reading →

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Jesus is God’s Love in Action

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

In reflecting upon Zechariah 1:7 – 2:13, the lesson for me is that learning, preparing for a career and success are important but the most important is to receive God’s love which is activated by depending on Him. Jesus is … Continue reading →

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4th Quarter

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The last message in the sermon series “Game Plan” was this past weekend at First United Methodist Church Waco. The message is titled “4th Quarter”. To win in the last minutes of any game, the team must make it happen … Continue reading →