Category Archives: Lessons Learned

My Part of the World

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

In local news this week in Waco Texas, workers have started the process of the refurbish of Cottonland Castle. Also, leaders are pushing for a semi-pro baseball team to come to Waco. Another news article that caught my attention is … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Answers Received from Daniel 1-12

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Word gives us answers to our basic questions; how we should live and how we can be victorious in life. Reading over the last few weeks in Daniel 1-12, I’ve learned how Daniel was disciplined in the ways of … Continue reading →

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The Answers as We Step Ahead

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

One of the main thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5 is that we need to listen to God throughout the day. He can say something to us through another person, a book, a movie, through art and music. Most of all, He … Continue reading →

Posted in Journey Through The Bible, Lessons Learned | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, faithful servant, gain energy, God, heart and mind, Jesus, Lord Byron, prayer life, Religion and Spirituality, riddle of life, Solomon, true joy | 1 Comment

Lessons from the Book of Esther

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

I’ve been reading and studying over the last few weeks in the Book of Esther. I would like to sum up my study in this poem: Lessons from the Book of Esther. Unwise choices lead to unpleasant predicaments. King Xerxes didn’t … Continue reading →

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In-N-Out

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

My daughter went on a school trip to Washington DC recently. They were to meet for a flight at Dallas/Fort Worth airport on an early Saturday morning so we decided to drive up and stay in a hotel. We would … Continue reading →

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How They Spent Their Dash

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

Memorial Day is observed annually in the United States on the last Monday of May. It originated after the Civil War and honors all Americans who have died in all wars. As a marker, it typically marks the start of … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons Learned | Tagged Christopher Reeves, Civil War, Freedom, God, Inventions, Labor Day, Lessons, Live Like You Were Dying, Mark Twain, Memorial Day, Opportunities, Prayer, United States, Winston Churchill | 1 Comment

Bible Study Idea

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Mark Shields

Emit Smith was inducted into the football Hall of Fame in 2010. In his induction speech, he talked about how he wrote down his goals at an early age. He wanted to be a great football player, play for the … Continue reading →

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Sports and Lessons Learned

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Mark Shields

Baseball and softball is underway in parks all over America. It’s this time of the year I’m reminded of a story a high school baseball coach told his team the day before a tournament. It was a story of … Continue reading →

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