Monthly Archives: January 2014

Faith Works

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Be on guard, work hard, give it a try, and reach up high. Grace brings peace; provides the release. Freedom to win; but no license to sin. Believe and do good; whatever you should. It’s very worthwhile and makes God … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Poems | Tagged Freedom, God, Grace, Love, Mercy, Peace, Power, Praise, Son of God, Trust, Work hard | Leave a comment

The Crown of Life

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

Let us be dedicated to the Lord. Let us grow And be strengthened; Let us cherish our soul. Give the Lord our fear. He will return conviction. For the path was found after the crucifixion. Wait for the Lord at … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Poems | Tagged Bless, Crown of Life, Crucifixion, Dedication, Fear, Grace, Holy Place, Lord, Path, Soul | Leave a comment

Look Forward to the Happiness

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

Look forward to the happiness beyond the darkness. Some will ridicule our belief But their day will be brief. They will doubt the second coming, be very unbecoming. Make light of sin, mock us to our chagrin. Look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Self Discipline | Tagged Cultural Decay, Direction, Disasters, Discipline, Faith, God’s Will, Google Images Peter, Happiness, Jesus Christ, Judgment of God, Second Coming, Self Discipline, Wars | 7 Comments

Look Above

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

Turn your focus to things above and believe the answers are up high. The mind might say give up now, but hope whispers one more try. Christ gives hope and shapes your outlook with promises made and written in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Poems | Tagged Focus, Good Book, Grace, Heaven, Hope, Outlook, Poem, Prayer, Reward | 2 Comments

Path to Freedom

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Negative habits require no effort and they enslave but good habits require effort. Build up a resistance to negative habits by submitting to Christ and being free from havoc. Corruption and sin is our competition but the Gospel message refreshes … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Step Ahead of Competition | Tagged Courage, Faith, false teacher, False Teachers, Free, God’s Word, Google Images, Gospel Message, Hope, Jesus, Love, Negative Attitudes, Negative Habits, Optimism, Path, Peter., righteousness, Saved, Victory | Leave a comment

Lift the Cross High

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

If distressed by trials or temptations, trust in God to be there; knowing whose side to be on and going to Him in prayer. Read the Bible daily to get the right instruction. Following the wrong way only leads to … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems | Tagged Christ, Faith, False Prophets, God’s Judgment, Gospel Message, Justice, Peter. | Leave a comment

The Pathway Laid is Best Ever Made

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

Spiritual knowledge is gained from the Word of God ingrained and life experiences or learned lessons. The prophecies come about and the facts leave no doubt that God became flesh; relieving our distress. Teaching the best way to reside and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Poems | Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, God's Direction, learned lessons, life experiences, Spiritual Knowledge, The Truth | 4 Comments

The Path

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

God’s work has laid the path and we just follow the illustration. Responding to God’s love for us; Great effort and inspiration. Increasing positive qualities like faith, self-control, calmness, perseverance, kindness, and love; Mindful of the promise. The promise of … Continue reading →