Tag Archives: Faith

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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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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Stepping Ahead to Hebrews

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

Be nourished by the gospel; Applying what you learn By following Jesus At each and every turn. Be an example to others And develop strengths carefully By determining your main purpose That fulfills your destiny Be an overcomer; Endure difficulty … Continue reading →

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Sure Way

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

The builders of the Titanic were thought to have made a ship that could not sink but it did. A few years ago, my wife and I went to a Titanic display at the Mayborn Museum on the campus of … Continue reading →

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Unshakable Kingdom

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world wants to trust The wisdom of science Yet wrong assertions Cause no reliance.   The world believes Money will bless Yet it is limited And causes stress.   So reconcile to God Through Jesus Christ And live for … 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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Next Leg of the Relay Team

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

Our faith initiates Action toward Accomplishment With help from the Lord   There is peace in the Lord Knowing we belong On the relay team And nothing can go wrong   Freed from what entangles To run with endurance Our … Continue reading →

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Eternal Paradise

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Inch by inch everything Is a cinch because Of confidence in God And what He does   Trust in the plan Live out your passion Step ahead daily Expect good to happen   Patiently fulfilling Your purpose on earth Knowing … Continue reading →

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Journey of Faith

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

Peace comes by acceptance Knowing that we belong Because we have a faith That makes us grow strong   With faith we step ahead And keep on going Because when times are tough There is no slowing   Step ahead … Continue reading →

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Confident that Faith is Rewarded

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

We face many trials Much tribulation But there is a reward An eternal destination   So keep running the race In God’s design Running to win Toward the finish line   With Confidence Use faith to withstand Working together Giving … Continue reading →

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