Monthly Archives: December 2018

Realizing Your God Given Purpose

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Mark Shields

I graduated from High School in 1980 not knowing what to do next. I was definitely going off to College, but what would I study. At the time, I loved sports and I had grown up around sports since my … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
This day with God, accept the gift that is useful for a lifetime and beyond: God’s Plan for Us. Merry Christmas!

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Pass It On

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

You are a part Of His story That fulfills a promise And such a mystery. A miraculous deed At the least likely place And the least likely time That offers grace. A part of His story That lets the Good … Continue reading →

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Follow the Light

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Dwelling in darkness, Overcome with despair, And a world in need Of major repair. Then came the birth That changed the outlook; The birth of Jesus Explained in God’s book. His story of a Savior To set us free And … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

Searching for a gift But little time to go For the stress is high And I just don’t know. Most gifts are short term But one is forever And meaningful For any endeavor. The gift of a Savior Born in … Continue reading →

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The Star

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Just like the wise men Looking for Jesus again, Gaze for a star today To lead the way. Search with persistence Even under resistance For the star is a friend Or new song to send. A Bible verse Ready to … Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

Encouragement Sparks the process To fire up the mind Leading to success. An idea Mixed with inspiration Along with passion Leads to action. Like adding fuel To a raging fire, Passion feeds the heart And soul with desire. To start … Continue reading →