Tag Archives: Dreams

Life has Strains but Hope Remains

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

To the cross He was led Where His blood was shed But a better day ahead When raised from the dead. Life has its strains But hope remains Since God does care, There is repair. From high up in space … Continue reading →

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Documenting the Journey

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Documenting The improbable Happenings around you That are remarkable. To build a crossing point That bridges your questions To the best way With suggestions. In order to give Affirmation And organization To the destination. Stepping ahead Gaining experience Needed to … Continue reading →

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Committed

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

Many seem to break Their obligations Towards sharing The gospel foundations. Maybe lack of time or Problems unfurled And other issues Within the busy world. So set some time aside For obedience To commitments And for expedience. Dream big dreams … Continue reading →

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Setting Out Along the Journey

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Mark Shields

Complacency And lack of effort Like wondering In a desert. So let us get away From this desolate zone And trust God when The future is not known. To explore, dream, And discover new ways To be at our best … Continue reading →

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Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Like the big umpire Up in the sky He makes judgment From way up high. Are you working His plan Or dong things on your own; Taking swings at life Outside the strike zone! Reflect on your life, At essential … Continue reading →

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Power in You

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

Before there was weakness Without Christ by our side But now there is strength With power inside. We’ve accepted God’s love And reach up high To the intangibles of faith With power to apply. Integrating faith With a lifestyle By … Continue reading →

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Pathway

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

There is a purpose For everyone So seek excellence And have some fun. When planning your day, Expect good to happen As you pray daily And spiritually tap-in. New thoughts given, Ideas brought out And a pathway to dreams Without … Continue reading →

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Bridge the Gap

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

There are hardships, Embarrassments, Predicaments, Impediments. It’s not easy And there will be Defeats along the way But here is the key. Maintain your hope; Maintain your desire; Maintain your faith And maintain your fire. These qualities Keep you out … Continue reading →

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Homerun

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

A baseball player Prepares for the game Dreaming about fame And making a name. Seeing the pitcher Starting to rock back To deliver the ball So he could take a whack. Focused on the ball As vivid as could be … Continue reading →

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Seeing and Believing

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

Not feeling well Bed ridden for a week, A golfer was sick, Barley able to speak. So in his bed He dreamed of playing, Hitting the perfect shot As he was laying. For several weeks He played in his mind … Continue reading →

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