Tag Archives: Purpose

Submit to His Will

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Many Christians expect all to live and do things exactly like they do but that’s not necessarily the way it should be. As written in James 4:1-12, God gave everyone unique abilities and we should not fight and quarrel with each … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Abilities, birthdays, Christian, Christianity, Church, Discernment, God, happy birthday, James, Jesus, Prayer, Prayer Request Pages, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, short prayers, Unity, victory | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Child, Christianity, Christmas, Excitement, God, Holiday, Jesus, Nunc Dimittis, Patience, Presents, Purpose, Religion and Spirituality, Simeon | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Christ, Christmas, Christmas Songs, Holy Spirit, Immanuel, Jesus, Luke, Patience, Podcast, Possibility, Power, Preparation, Promise, Purpose, Simeon | 1 Comment

Mary’s Song

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

We are exploring the songs of those who were touched by Christ that first Christmas in a message series called “The Songs of Christmas” at First United Methodist Church Waco. I would like to invite you to watch the podcast … Continue reading →

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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 →