Category Archives: Photos

Our Duty and Responsibility

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Mark Shields

It seems improbable But not impossible When we work together To make it possible. For the Lord is our strength To fulfill our duty And make it a thing Of tremendous beauty. As we come daily Into His presence At … Continue reading →

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Stepping Ahead to Hebrews

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

Be nourished by the gospel; Applying what you learn By following Jesus At each and every turn. Be an example to others And develop strengths carefully By determining your main purpose That fulfills your destiny Be an overcomer; Endure difficulty … Continue reading →

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Journey of Faith

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

Peace comes by acceptance Knowing that we belong Because we have a faith That makes us grow strong   With faith we step ahead And keep on going Because when times are tough There is no slowing   Step ahead … Continue reading →

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Ticket to Paradise

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

We face good times And some bad times But there’s a way To make it all okay     By receiving God’s love, The love from above His amazing grace That we now embrace   With confidence And as a … Continue reading →

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Food for the Soul

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mark Shields

Taking in food That is good for the soul, Makes us whole, Keeps God in control. Enthusiastically Taking in goodness, Striving for excellence With a cheerfulness. That overflows In our actions To fulfill a purpose Without distractions. Since Adam and … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

Many national governments around the world are in debt. National leaders need to be held to account in how they handle the people’s money. This picture was taken by my daughter when she went on a school trip to Washington … Continue reading →

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Bridge the Gap

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

There are hardships, Embarrassments, Predicaments, Impediments. It’s not easy And there will be Defeats along the way But here is the key. Maintain your hope; Maintain your desire; Maintain your faith And maintain your fire. These qualities Keep you out … Continue reading →

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My Part of the World

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

Around my part of the world, there is a legend similar to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. An Indian maiden named Wah-Wah-Tee and her Apache brave lover from an enemy tribe knew that their love would be forbidden. They were determined … Continue reading →

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Mini Vacation

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

Recently, I’ve been digitizing old pictures so they can be organized and safely archived. At times, this seems like taking a mini-vacation and it sparks a poem. The pictures were taken on a trip my wife and I took to … Continue reading →

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Nourish the Garden of the Soul

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Mark Shields
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