Tag Archives: Discipline

Withstand the Test of Time

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

Made of black granite, A solid material, Is the Vietnam Wall Memorial. Reliable like God’s Lasting principles Through the test of time And invincible. To honor those who gave The ultimate sacrifice Much like our Christ Dying for our life. … Continue reading →

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Led By Love From Above

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Bad leadership Leads to decline But love from above Makes everything fine. So stay on track Stepping ahead And sharing the Word So it will spread. Working together For the good of all Following the mission And fulfilling a call. … Continue reading →

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Fulfill A Mission

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Samson used the occasion in Judges 16 to fulfill his mission in life. He prayed that God would use his strength for one more great purpose as he pushed down the two pillars that supported the temple. The temple came … Continue reading →

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Worship and Offering

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Be anchored to love From high above With a daily quite time Set aside in the prime. The best part of your day To determine the way For being beyond just good But more than you thought you could. Study … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Discipline

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

It takes skilled people; Not whippersnappers With disciplined skills To build sky scrapers.   Every single day Giving it their best try As the structure Reaches way up high.   Little things become big  And in the same way, Read … Continue reading →

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Being Awesome

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mark Shields

Some great values that underlie free nations include being honest, showing initiative, living obediently, and graciously accepting others as a child of God; a treasured possession He wonderfully made. These values affect our attitudes toward the major issues facing us … Continue reading →

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Build a Life with High Standards

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

For a sky scrapper To be constructed, A plan is made And work is conducted. The plan of architects And engineers Are followed in detail Which can take years. It’s the same in life; Build with a plan And little … Continue reading →

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Treasures of Transformation

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

  Treasures of transformation Found in the Bible And sharing with all How to be a disciple! Disciplined from His Word Being obedient, Helpful, gentle, peaceful, And considerate. Grace from God transforms To deactivate Disobedience, Envy and hate. One is … 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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Willpower

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

In this journey through life It takes willpower Finding routines that work Each and every hour. Like someone jogging, Building stamina Or a student Learning algebra. Both need self-discipline To start and replay Over and over Each and every day. … Continue reading →

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