Tag Archives: Good News

Today’s Exciting Gift

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

The disciples did What Jesus said to do. I should do it too And so should you. So let us start a spark In sisters and brothers To share the Good News And prepare others. So they are excited Opening … Continue reading →

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The Power of Faith

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

The impossible Becomes possible Because of the Father; The Good News Author. He gives a command And physics is in hand Controlling life or death And every breath. For everything important, Time is shortened And you are supported As power … Continue reading →

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Pulling Together

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

To help more people, Twelve were picked by the Master So the Good News message Could spread faster. So let us pull together For the common mission Of sharing the gospel Without inhibition. Each using their abilities And strengths instead … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Shepherds

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Shepherds keeping The flocks by night And an angel appears From the sky so bright. Saying now is the time To bring restoration And Good news for all In exultation. Without hesitation, They went to the manger To find the … Continue reading →

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The Great Physician

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Mark Shields

Plenty of gloom And so much doom Makes it hard to cope But there is hope. Let the Word soak in And then it begins As peace sets in And we win from within. For like a surgeon, Our Lord … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Gospel

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

Good News for all In meeting the covenant Is the sacrifice of Christ Who paid the ultimate! Becoming the temple Martyr at the altar; Meeting the sacrifice To God the Father. Making things easier In following the Way Because of … Continue reading →

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Bring Joy Today by Sharing God’s Way

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

Many today Are stuck in humdrum So help them find joy In what is to come. Inspired today By the promises read And the excitement Of the journey ahead. Not trapped always By a gloomy past But living free Where … Continue reading →

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Comfort for the Downcast

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

The pictures below shows a morning back in 2015 with snow on the ground. The next photo is from the same office on the same day looking out the same window showing a sunny and clear day. God brings comfort … Continue reading →

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Far and Wide

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Mark Shields

More joys than stars on a clear night because with grace the future is bright. No more negatives that held you back; changing your future with a winning knack. Forward with the Spirit in all that you do for Christ … Continue reading →

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Unseen Power

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

Facing constant doubt Or fear all the time There is a power To start a new climb. The power connection Of the Holy Spirit Strengthened in faith To be fearless. Connected to the Greatest power ever To help with struggle … Continue reading →

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