Tag Archives: Family

Loving God and Neighbor

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

To love the Lord With all my heart And my neighbor Each day I start. Is a commandment Of most importance And brings to life Great significance. Each and every day I will always embrace To expand my faith And … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Faith, Family, Guidance, Hope, Love, Neighbors, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Relationships | 2 Comments

Ripple Affect

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

One act of kindness Produces a ripple As the Spirit puts Evil in a pickle. For the power Keeps on affecting A society That is connecting. Joining in to help So those in need receive And more and more Begin … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Poetry | Tagged church, Compassion, Faith, Family, Holy Spirit, Kindness, Neighbors, Poetry | 1 Comment

The Spark That Starts

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

Each day should begin Taking in fresh air, Bible reading, And a morning prayer. A passion gained From the inside Where the Spirit Of God does guide. Studying the Bible Through the years Sharing with family Along with peers. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Initiative, Poems | Tagged Bible, Enthusiasm, Family, Future, Initiative, Inspiration, Morning, Poetry, Spirit | 2 Comments

Putting Thoughts into Action

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

Each area of life Faith, family, finances Needs evaluation To seek what enhances. To keep each area Running efficiently, Tasks are done daily And deliberately. So each day starts With ambition Completing tasks For the mission. Continually Finding a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Faith, Family, Finances, Life, Mission, Poetry, Thoughts | 1 Comment

Family Weekend at College

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

Visit at college family weekend relaxing on campus meeting a friend. Hanging at the fountain and eating on campus getting ready for the game at tailgate rumpus. Walk to the stadium to watch the game then to the dorm to … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged church, College, Family, Football, Lunch, Poetry, Weekend | 1 Comment

Relay for Life

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

I lost my mom to cancer in 2006 and have been involve in the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” for the past ten years. This year, I’m organizing a team to raise funds as we walk in this event. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Poems | Tagged Cancer, Charity, community, Cure, Faith, Family, Hope, Love, Optimism, Poem, Relay for Life, Unity | 5 Comments

Relay for Life

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

This Saturday March 12, Relay for Life McLennan County near the Baylor football stadium in Waco Texas will be held. I’ve participated in this event ever since my Mom lost her battle with cancer in 2006. This poem below was … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Hope, Love, Optimism, Poems, Teamwork | Tagged Baylor, Cancer, Charity, community, Cure, Faith, Family, Hope, Love, Optimism, Poem, Relay for Life, Unity, Waco | 3 Comments

Our Blessed Day Has Begun

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

God speaks to us Through His Word And as we pray The future is not blurred. He knows about the past, The present and our hopes. He knows how each Reacts when on the ropes. So study the Word, Pray … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Poems | Tagged Blessings, Choices, community, Decisions, Dreams, Family, God, God’s Word, Guidance, Hopes, Nation, Prayer | 1 Comment

Ripple Effect

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

The actions of our now Will help to allow A chance to make an impact And keep us on track. Those that realize the need To correct any misdeeds Proceed with activities With great possibilities. Bitterness and Jealousy Can wreck … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Poems, Self Discipline | Tagged Actions, Day, Destiny, Disciplined, Family, Impact, Life, Possibilities, Praise | 4 Comments

Blessings

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

Receive His blessing families; His blessing all communities. To fix this broken place, All we need is grace. Receive His blessing all nations; His blessings for peaceful relations. To follow the path And be spared the wrath. History is a … Continue reading →