Tag Archives: Inspiration

Store Up Thoughts That Inspire

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

In following God’s Way, There are things to tweak For the Spirit is willing But the flesh is weak. So I aspire With passion and fire To store up thoughts That always inspire. Rather than searching For things to acquire, … Continue reading →

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Impact the World for the Better

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

Accept the pardon, Feed the inner garden Making an impact By how we act. Humble and kind, Keeping Christ in mind, Making things happen, Being a champion. The salt of the world As the old way is hurled To meet … Continue reading →

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Bridge to Eternity

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

It may take time But if there is a plan, There is a better shot At being all we can. It may take effort But because of grace, Things will fall into place And we will win the race. For … Continue reading →

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Plentiful Harvest

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

Plant the word in your heart And follow the Son of Man With thoughts or ideas In following God’s plan. Not in the hard soil Eaten by a bird But in prepared soil So the Word is heard. Not in … 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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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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Act of Devotion

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Mark Shields

Press on during dark times And get closer to the Lord Rather than on worldly pleasures That keep you off guard. Giving a little extra Changes everything So dig a little further Into what faith does bring. An extra hour … Continue reading →

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Unshakable Kingdom

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world wants to trust The wisdom of science Yet wrong assertions Cause no reliance.   The world believes Money will bless Yet it is limited And causes stress.   So reconcile to God Through Jesus Christ And live for … 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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Beside Me to the Finish

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

The picture below is Derek Redmond who tore his hamstring while running the 400m in the ’92 Olympics. That’s Redmond’s father in the picture who came down from the stands to help him cross the finish line. Our plans do … Continue reading →

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