Tag Archives: health

Refreshment for the Body and Soul

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Mark Shields

In life, there’s always a new challenge so instead of taking the credit for great accomplishments, give credit to God. Take inspiration from the song I Surrender All by Oslo Gospel Choir and surrender all so that God is in … Continue reading →

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Food for the Soul

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mark Shields

Taking in food That is good for the soul, Makes us whole, Keeps God in control. Enthusiastically Taking in goodness, Striving for excellence With a cheerfulness. That overflows In our actions To fulfill a purpose Without distractions. Since Adam and … 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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Wholesome Dwelling for the Soul

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Mark Shields

God wonderfully Made you awesome And knows what’s good For you to blossom. Like physical workouts, Build muscles of belief By studying God’s Word And turning a new leaf. The prescription, A spiritual system Available to all To fill with … Continue reading →

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Grace Heals

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

Crowds flocked to Him Because He could please With Divine power To heal disease. While on this earth Jesus was about Handling problems That had to be worked out. A personal friend Offering grace To all who followed And tried … Continue reading →

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Keep Pace with Grace

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Mark Shields

Covering the rough ground Nothing to hinder With a charming layer The first snow of winter. As though the rough spots Are covered with grace To easily run And finish the race. Because Jesus Christ Is our main acquaintance We … Continue reading →

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Clean Food for the Soul

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

Taking care of the Physical body And spiritual body By being Godly. Daily praying For miracles By planting the seeds Of God’s principles. A negative thought Is gone as we clear it And are watered With the Spirit. Less of … Continue reading →

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Exercise for the Soul

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Building up faith Provides great value In the present life And eternal one too. Spiritual health now And for the life to come Keeps the mind upbeat Avoiding the ho hum! Like a physical work out, Exercising belief Builds muscles … Continue reading →

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Truth and Power

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

False doctrine taught For personal wealth Instead of the TRUTH For spiritual health Those who deceive With own interest in mind Gain for themselves but Leave others behind The TRUTH of the Word Gives direction in life The power to … Continue reading →

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Seeing is Believing

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

There once was a golfer; could shoot way under parr but then he became sick; thought he’d never be star. He laid in his bed for weeks on end playing great golf but only pretend. Weeks went by; hitting the … Continue reading →

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