Tag Archives: Experiences

From Simple to Amazing

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

Today is the first day Of the rest of your life So cut out the past Using a sharp knife. The Word of God Is the sword to use To pierce the negatives You want to lose. So organize The … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Experiences, Grace, Ideas, Journey, Lessons, Photo, Poem, Prayer, Wisdom | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Achievement, community, Experiences, Memories, Poetry, Sunrise | 1 Comment

All You Can Be

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

Learn the playbook To a successful day By working to improve In following the Way. Use past experiences To where life has lead And current instructions As you step ahead. You will be unstoppable As a key player on His … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Challenge, Dreams, Experiences, Future, Instructions, Life, Love, Peace, Poetry, Prayer, Success | 1 Comment

Love from Above

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

Even after difficult circumstances We can make tremendous advances. For in God’s timing all things work out So we give praise and remain devout. We may be put in a position of strife But it may be for some purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Poems | Tagged Difficulties, Experiences, God, Heaven, Inspiration, Jesus, Joseph, Love, Overcomer, Prayer, Purpose, Treasure | 3 Comments

What’s Important

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

A wonderful life will result When through prayer we consult And have the discipline To seek, ask and listen. Prayerfully seeking God’s direction; Learning lessons through reflection; Planning out the future with vision; Beginning each day with a mission. Focusing … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems | Tagged Discipline, Experiences, Faith, God, Hope, Lesson, Life, Listen, Mission, Optimism, Planning, Prayer, Priorities, Reflection, Scripture, Vision | 2 Comments

Standing Up to Fear

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

A bird at our neighbor’s house was not scared when we walked near her. Wondering why she was not frightened, we then realized she was sitting on her eggs. We could get right up next to her and it would … Continue reading →