Category Archives: Poetry

Today’s Exciting Gift

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

The disciples did What Jesus said to do. I should do it too And so should you. So let us start a spark In sisters and brothers To share the Good News And prepare others. So they are excited Opening … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Optimism and Courage

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

I’ll follow the Way And keep the faith As I follow Jesus And escape the scathe. If trouble comes my way, I’ll maintain hope And pray to God To stay in scope. I’ll keep going even If I consider It’s … Continue reading →

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Sunset on the Year

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

With a hope … a wish, The year begins to sunset So aspire to go further To places not dreamed of yet. All that is required Is a mission A clear vision With ambition. For you have unique Talents … … Continue reading →

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The Best Gift

Posted on December 22, 2022 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 15, 2022 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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Light Shines Brightest in the Dark

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Dark times are faced Like the death on the cross When it was thought All was a loss. Dark times are faced Like loss of a loved one, Health or money issues That make us feel done. But light shines … Continue reading →

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Awesome Wonder

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

Insults and mocking But purpose fulfilled Upon the cross When Jesus was killed So if facing hard times Don’t get downcast But keep the faith And forget the past. Be inspired by Jesus Withstanding misery To provide all The final … Continue reading →

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Accomplishment

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

To achieve more Than you ever knew Work God’s plan He’s given you. The Truth will set you free To do what you need to do In following the Way God has given you. Have faith in the Way That … Continue reading →

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Hearts on Fire

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Courage is like a kite As we put up a fight Resisting the wind To fly higher again. Resisting what is wrong We always stand strong And with God’s love We get high above. Standing up for the Truth We … Continue reading →

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Store Up Thoughts That Inspire

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

In following God’s Way, There are things to tweak For the Spirit is willing But the flesh is weak. So I aspire With passion and fire To store up thoughts That always inspire. Rather than searching For things to acquire, … Continue reading →

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