Category Archives: Step Ahead of Competition

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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The Next Generation

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Moses began To hand off leadership To Joshua Whom he would equip. So should we in time For our relations Hand off what we know To the generations. Learning from others And their experience Helps all in life Much like … Continue reading →

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The Outcome of Faith

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Mark Shields

Bitten by sin By the snake that slivered But thanks to the Lord We’ve been delivered. Away from the enemy, He gives victory By accepting the Lord There’s liberty. Following the plan And making a stand Against the venomous Snakes … Continue reading →

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Enlightenment

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Mark Shields

We all look forwardTo a worldly promiseOf a great futureBut let’s be honest. The world has a wayOf finding a fault,Opening a woundAnd adding in salt. But enlightenmentGives sight to the blindWith a Godly promiseBranded in our mind. Like a … Continue reading →

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Finish the Race as Champion

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mark Shields

There may be days Of doubt but hold on For there is always hope As a new day will dawn. For you were created For the high destiny Of running to the end For a sure victory. A purpose for … Continue reading →

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Free to Fly Higher

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Step ahead today With the prevailing knack; Free to fly high, Never being held back. For God is big enough To make what seems Impossible … possible And fulfills our dreams. So today we start Seizing the obstacle By doing … Continue reading →

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Sure Victory in Life

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Mark Shields

  Each generation Within societies Have different needs And priorities. Each can help another By sharing ideas, Giving suggestions, Knowing what the key is. Assisting in life, Being determined And passionate About faith for certain. Sharing about The sure victory … Continue reading →

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Football Summer Camp

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

Putting in the work, Getting stronger To gain the edge And withstand longer. Discipline for winning Takes some effort But makes a team Prepared for whatever. To stick things out, Going to great length Gaining mental And physical strength. It … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Weapons

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Undoing the negative Thoughts that decimate Like unbelief, Despair and hate. For evil has no control On the journey From here to there Since Christ died for me. There are spiritual Weapons like love, Hope, the sword of faith, And … Continue reading →

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My Part of the World

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

In local news this week, workers have started the process of the Demolition of Floyd Casey Stadium. I had many fond memories of watching games over many years there. Here is a picture of the new McLane Stadium as we … Continue reading →

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