Tag Archives: Gospel

Benefits for Current Situation and Future Generation

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Credit – Link Jesus made impressions, And has brought elation To all generations In bad situations. He was fervent To lead as a servant Not as a king But King of all kings. Going further, Willing to suffer; Giving … Continue reading →

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Encouraged by Hope

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

Like a ship at sea During a storm So is our life Facing much harm.   Hope is the anchor To secure our soul To meet the main goal Of making us whole.   Our hope is in Jesus, Our … Continue reading →

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The Way of Truth

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Mark Shields

Thoughts are undivided, Thankful for the path That’s provided And being guided. The way of Christ In whose name we pray And to our destiny Without delay. One act of kindness, A smile or good deed, Encouraging each other As … 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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Love from Above

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Mark Shields

A sky scrapper is built On a firm foundation And my life is built On God’s affirmation. His love for all To overcome the fall Through His Son Jesus, Grace is given to all. Discipline from the Word, Connected to … Continue reading →

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Flourish in Faith

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 God’ Spirit is with you So experience His power today To be victorious. Desire for all To receive the … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

The photo below is of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay while on road tour around the lake. Like Lake Tahoe stores up water, we can store up God’s advice for life.   Like Lake Tahoe Stores up water, We can … Continue reading →

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Go the Distance

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

– Try and try again But most of all Give praise to God For breaking the fall. Be committed To finishing the race And receiving the crown Because of grace. Like a great inventor Failing time after time, Keep working … Continue reading →

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The Real Thing

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

Good for the soul Stored up inside Like water in a lake From the mountainside. Refreshed with the real thing And not counterfeit But the Word of God For your benefit. Giving great power Through simplicity When the world offers … Continue reading →

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All-Surpassing Power

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

We may face pressure But never crushed; We face uncertainty But never lack of trust. Persecution But no isolation; Maybe struck down, But no devastation. In our difficulties We overcome With a greater power To handle them. For the light … Continue reading →

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