Tag Archives: Courage

Two Bears with the Courage of Lions

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Mark Shields

Tenacious and tough Smooth and swift Always ready to give Each other a lift. Each with their own style But both could run One wore forty The other forty one. One had an injury Playing for the Bears So during … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Teamwork | Tagged Cancer, Courage, Encouragement, Football, Harmony, Love, Poetry, Teamwork | Leave a comment

Rock Solid Over Time

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

God is like a mountain Standing rock solid With pronounced wisdom And vast knowledge. Be confident, Step ahead with passion To do more than Ever imagined. A courageous vision To make what was thought Impossible And give it a shot! … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Courage, Faith, Grace, Love, Poetry, Prayer, Purpose | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Step Ahead of Competition | Tagged Courage, Creation, Destiny, Future, Glory, Hope, Poetry, Prayer | 1 Comment

The Best Part of My Day

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Mark Shields

The secular world Offers illusion Filling the void With confusion. But paying attention To the Lord fills the void Of human existence So greatness is employed. Today my friend, There is a reason To be in a good mood For … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Courage, Focus, Forgiveness, Greatness, Poetry, Prayer, Relationship, Sacrifice, Transformation | 2 Comments

Rekindle the Passion and Enthusiasm

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be excited To discover New insights from the Word To uncover. To rekindle That great passion And enthusiasm In high fashion. Reflecting on joys And memories of the past For excitement For the future at last. As ideas And values … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Celebration, Courage, Discovery, Enthusiasm, Passion, Poetry, technology | 1 Comment

Stepping On Cancer

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

The fight against cancer Started years ago. Inspired by a player Who never went pro. Freddie Steinmark Is the players name On the sixty nine UT team of fame. Six days after the “Game of the Century”, X-rays revealed A … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Relay for Life | Tagged American Cancer Society, Courage, Football, Poetry, Relay for Life | Leave a comment

Something to Cheer About

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

The memory in the photo below was captured at a Carrie Underwood concert. She’s singing on a stage that looks like it is floating over the crowd. It took confidence to make that happen. Confidence in engineers and a production … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Poems | Tagged Adventure, Confidence, Courage, Divinity, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Joy, Peace, Poetry, Power, Strength, Vision | 1 Comment

Making a Stand

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

It takes courage to make a stand against those that oppose our freedom. Below is a picture my daughter took when she went to Washing ton D. C. on a class trip years ago. It’s a photo of the United … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorial Day, Poems | Tagged Courage, Memorial, Memorial Day, Photos, Poetry, Prayer | 1 Comment

May the Force Be with You

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Mark Shields

In everything we do There is a great force Giving us a purpose, Keeping us on course. Giving peace of mind, Enthusiasm, Giving meaning to life, And making things happen. With a bright future, A hope that is constant With … Continue reading →