Tag Archives: Goals

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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Champions

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

In sports and in life there are habits to begin and the first one to try is planning to win. Everyone who competes Has one common goal. In golf, it’s getting the ball in the hole. In football, it’s getting … Continue reading →

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Champions

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

In sports and in life there are habits to begin and the first one to try is planning to win. Everyone who competes Has one common goal. In golf, it’s getting the ball in the hole. In football, it’s getting … Continue reading →

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Realizing Your God Given Purpose

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Mark Shields

I graduated from High School in 1980 not knowing what to do next. I was definitely going off to College, but what would I study. At the time, I loved sports and I had grown up around sports since my … Continue reading →

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The Fire Within

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Desire is the drive Helping victors rise To overcome And win the prize. Even though told They will not win, They find a way From strength within. Desire from within Tells the champ It is possible And they revamp. They … Continue reading →

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Accomplishment

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

He is the mighty ONE Who performs mighty deeds Seek a life with Him And plant some seeds Be filled with the best inside That satisfies the soul The source of spiritual nutrition That helps to reach the goal It … Continue reading →

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Remembering Wins

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mark Shields

You are made for God’s purpose. Over the last ten posts, I’ve given some ideas and one example of a faith purpose God has given me. I believe that God has a purpose for everyone and my hope is that … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for Your God Given Purpose

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Mark Shields

In anything we do, there should be a purpose. In a grammar  lesson in eighth grade Mrs. O’Neill said, “Paul, give me a sentence with a direct object.” Paul replied, “Everyone thinks you are the best teacher in the school.” … Continue reading →

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It Takes Courage

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mark Shields

I received an email a while back from a friend and in this email was a story of a lady who had started a long time ago to plant one daffodil at a time in a field. Now the field … Continue reading →

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Dream About Your Potential for Greatness

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Mark Shields

Image Source Many famous people give us examples of how a dream can turn into reality even with many obstacles in their way. Christopher Columbus didn’t know the world was round but he had a good hunch it was so … Continue reading →

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