Tag Archives: community

All People Working Together

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mark Shields

What a wonderful Phenomenon In being a part Of souls being won. Each doing something And fitting into the plan Which is the church Giving each other a hand. Stronger together With all at work Doing what we do And … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Donation to American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Mark Shields

Relay for Life provides optimism for difficult times through activism. It brings light into the dark to take away the question mark with help to overcome the fear, make burdens lighter, and provide good cheer. To make a donation, below … Continue reading →

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Love from Above

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Mark Shields

A sky scrapper is built On a firm foundation And my life is built On God’s affirmation. His love for all To overcome the fall Through His Son Jesus, Grace is given to all. Discipline from the Word, Connected to … Continue reading →

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Restoration

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

You know about the past, You are aware Of the present And You Lord care. You care for us And in Your hands Are our challenges With all the demands. You are the ONE, The ONE we trust, The ONE … Continue reading →

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Great New Day

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

Each day is a new day To be an achiever Because from the past You are the receiver Of experiences From your yesterdays And can relate usual things In unusual ways. Each day you have An opportunity To make a … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

Jesus made community personal By selecting twelve to be confidants. To bond together as His apostles And share the grace He grants. Jesus made Himself available; Always a part of a community So that when two or more gather, He … Continue reading →

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Relay for Life

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

I lost my mom to cancer in 2006 and have been involve in the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” for the past ten years. This year, I’m organizing a team to raise funds as we walk in this event. … Continue reading →

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My Part of the World

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

After over six decades of Baylor University playing their football games at Floyd Casey Stadium, the main part was imploded last Saturday morning. Here is a link to an article about the stadium. Also in recent news, Waco’s own reality … Continue reading →

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Relay for Life

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

This Saturday March 12, Relay for Life McLennan County near the Baylor football stadium in Waco Texas will be held. I’ve participated in this event ever since my Mom lost her battle with cancer in 2006. This poem below was … Continue reading →

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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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