Tag Archives: Patience

Purpose Gives Patience

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

A child waits for Christmas morning and it seems like the waiting lasted forever until they finally open the presents. Just like the child at Christmas, we need to be excited about opening the presents that God has for us each … Continue reading →

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The Songs of Christmas – Simeon’s Song

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

We are exploring the songs of those who were touched by Christ on the first Christmas in a message series called “The Songs of Christmas” at First United Methodist Church Waco. We are learning how their Christmas songs can help … Continue reading →

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Songs of Christmas Message Series

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

A new message series starts this weekend at First United Methodist Church Waco called “The Songs of Christmas”. Over the years, I have developed the practice of taking notes of each sermon with the purpose of seeking insight and life … Continue reading →

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Doing our Part

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Nehemiah 11, the wall around Jerusalem had been built and the leaders of the people lived within the city but enemies carried out plots to impede improvement so most people remained in their own towns. Since the … Continue reading →