Tag Archives: Inspiration

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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The Amazing Happens with Faith

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

What is greatness and how does it happen?  Especially when there are difficulties we face daily … a family member is sick, a rough day at work, trying to balance work, home, and school work. When we face these difficult … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Generosity

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day will be amazing Because of what we are blessed with And as we spend time now Being a wordsmith. Following the way Which God’s word imparts To change the world With golden hearts. With generosity, We take the … 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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New Year Inspiration

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

I arise today through a mighty strength The strength of the trinity A strength that guides me A strength that encourages me You are above me You are within me You are before me You are below me I believe … Continue reading →

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Something to Cheer About

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

The memory in the photo below was captured at a Carrie Underwood concert. She’s singing on a stage that looks like it is floating over the crowd. It took confidence to make that happen. Confidence in engineers and a production … Continue reading →

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