Tag Archives: Love

Reasons for Praising God

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Arc of the Covenant would now be near them in a tabernacle and David delivers this psalm found in 1 Chronicles 16:7-43 as a thanks to God. This same Psalm is recorded again in Psalms 105:1-15; 96:1-13; 106:1, 47-48 … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Arc of the Covenant, Ark of the Covenant, Asaph, Christ, Christianity, David, Endurance, Freedom, freedom and liberty, God, HolySpirit, Inspiration, Joy, Liberty, Love, magnificent creation, marvelous deeds, Music, Peace, Praises, Prayer, Psalm, religion, Strength, Thanks, Worship | 12 Comments

A Silent Night That Changed the World

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

At First United Methodist Church Waco yesterday, we finished the sermon series that explored the “Songs of Christmas”. The podcast can be watched by clicking this link: Silent Night Podcast and here is a video with lyrics: Silent Night with … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Courage, Follow, Free, God, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Light, Love, Peace, Podcast, Religion and Spirituality, Servant, Silent Night, United Methodist Church | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in James | Tagged Acceptance, Affirmation, Appreciation, Christian, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, God, Golden Rule, Gospel, human-rights, James, Liberty, Love, Neighborhoods, politics, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Respect, Society | 3 Comments

He Will Take Us Back

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

Just like during the time of Malachi, reforms are needed in our world today. One thing to keep in mind though is that God will take His people back for He loved us so much He sent Jesus to die … Continue reading →

Posted in Malachi | Tagged Christianity, God, Inspiration, Jeremy Camp, Jesus, Love, Malachi, Reforms, religion, Religion and Spirituality, saving grace, Take You Back (song) | 2 Comments

The Good Keeps Coming

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

God relentlessly pursues us with His love. He gives us second, third, and fourth chances to do what He has planned for us to do. Once we accept our Savior, the good He gives keeps coming. As stated in yesterday’s … Continue reading →