Tag Archives: Christ

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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Faith and Integrity

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Meshing a pure heart And a good conscience Douses flaming arrows Of evil existence. The truth of the Law Is our road map To a destination Away from the trap. The grace of God Provides the fuel To get us … Continue reading →

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Truth and Power

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

False doctrine taught For personal wealth Instead of the TRUTH For spiritual health Those who deceive With own interest in mind Gain for themselves but Leave others behind The TRUTH of the Word Gives direction in life The power to … Continue reading →

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Our Hope

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

For the world can be A corrupted place Like a cancer On the human race. Awful relationships, Neighbor against neighbor, Child against parents, Much to belabor. But with the Light, Old ways are wiped clean And new improved ways Come … 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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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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Questions for Reflection for Study of Romans 7-8

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
Paul writes the letter of Romans to the church at Rome while in Corinth on his third missionary journey. Within this letter is a detailed explanation of the Gospel.…

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Every Starry Night

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Mark Shields

The world is difficult But God is close by. He is above it all Just look to the sky. The world is dangerous But God is close by. His angels come Lifting me way up high. My life I give … Continue reading →

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Soaring

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

Faith in Jesus Christ Sets all of us free In order to be All that we can be. Faith in Jesus Christ As in a rain shower, Washes away the sin; Gives a great power. The Spirit indwells With total … Continue reading →

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Make Every Day Count

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Mark Shields

Make every day count By being Jesus centered For you are the light And been well mentored. Make every day count By proclaiming God’s eternal truth Forever unchanging. Make every day count By being humble Before God and others So … Continue reading →

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