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Discover Your God Given Strengths

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

As I read 1 Chronicles 1-2, the thought occurred that everyone’s life matters. Your life matters to your parents, your children, grandchildren, your nephews, nieces, or your friend’s children. It also matters to God. What you do in life affects … Continue reading →

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Your Life Matters

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

In 1 Chronicles 1-2 is a genealogical record from Adam to the sons of Israel. In reading through these first two chapters, many may wonder why this is meaningful but for me it helps me realize that that every person … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Adam, Adam and Eve, Babylon, Books of Chronicles, Exiles, exiles return, Future, Genealogical Record, God, History, Israel, Lessons, Noah, Prayer, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Worship | 5 Comments

Caleb’s Story

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

We continued a four-part series at First United Methodist Church Waco titled “Amazing Stories”. Today’s message is “Caleb’s Story” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. 1. START YOUR STORY WITH FAITH. “But … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Caleb, city of hebron, exodus 3, Faith, first united methodist, first united methodist church, God, God's Presence, God’s Plan, God’s Purposes, Joshua, List of minor biblical figures, Lord, Moses, religion, United Methodist Church | 3 Comments

Getting a Jump on What is Thrown Your Way

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The purpose of this blog is to keep me accountable to daily Bible study and sharing with others about faith. What I have found is that starting the day out with God helps to get my day started right as … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith | Tagged Applied Faith, Bible, Bible Study, Chris Tomlin, Christianity, daily bible study, Faith, Faithfulness, Glorify God, God, Heart, Jesus, Lord, Performance, psalm 86, religion, Religion and Spirituality, undivided heart, Worship | Leave a comment

Conditioning Our Faith

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

Thoughts fixed on the things of God and being thankful for God’s grace conditions our faith. God’s mercy is like an ocean which is always full and in constant motion as waves that travel to the shore. For me, James … Continue reading →