Tag Archives: Integrity

Admit It to Fix It

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

A point of total Moral decay Requires a return To the Lord’s Way. Admitting corruption In order to fix it With integrity From Holy Spirit. Going to the Lord To become strong, And to know right From what’s wrong. On … Continue reading →

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Line Up with the Plan

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Mark Shields

Leave nothing unfinished And do things haphazard But always be reaching For the high standard. If something’s not right, You have to admit it, Start all over, Set out to fix it. There is no compromise With the enemy For … Continue reading →

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Count on the Word

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Mark Shields

Explore the Word For silver and gold And listen to others For what they’ve told. Learn from the past, Walk in the present, Be led to a future That makes you content. Be assured that rough roads Will become smooth … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Joseph

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Mark Shields

Ordinary Joseph Was used to fill a need And with obedience He would proceed. For the Angel told him It was okay To take Mary as wife Even in dismay. Joseph faithfully Said yes to the call Setting in motion … Continue reading →

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Obligations

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

In Old Testament times, Words to the listener Was as binding As a signature. Not meeting commitments Meant a broken trust And the relationship Went totally bust. Today’s leaders Should be held to account In how they handle The people’s … Continue reading →

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Building Integrity

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

Integrity Doesn’t blow in the wind And vary to best meet What’s in our own mind! Integrity Is there as a benchmark, Setting us free To now embark. Reading the Word builds up Integrity For an abundant life With regularity. … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead on Solid Ground

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like a mountain standing Rock solid over time Is our Lord protecting In our long hard climb. He helps to keep stepping On this long hard road; A path on solid ground The Lord has bestowed. In the right frame … Continue reading →

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True Value

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

His sacrifice On the rugged cross Did what the law couldn’t And there is gain not loss.   A treasure forever That is spiritual With true value And not perishable.   Taking away my debt I begin again With unlimited … Continue reading →

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Being Awesome

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mark Shields

Some great values that underlie free nations include being honest, showing initiative, living obediently, and graciously accepting others as a child of God; a treasured possession He wonderfully made. These values affect our attitudes toward the major issues facing us … Continue reading →

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Covered Like a Blanket of Snow

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

Our bodies are the place Where God dwells inside As the Holy Spirit Resides and guides. For the Holy Spirit Will give great power Bringing new energy Each and every hour. As life takes a toll, Our bodies become frail … Continue reading →

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