Tag Archives: Kindness

The Boomerang Effect

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

The lesson for me in Judges 9 is that there can be a negative boomerang effect for unkind and selfish desires so we constantly need to ask ourselves if we are following God’s Word or if we have our own … 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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Keeping Others in Mind

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Mark Shields

Large crowds followed Beside the lake As He taught the Way, People started to awake. Awake to His teachings Of being kind, Always patient, Keeping others in mind. Having an impact In who we become; Learning the Way From the … Continue reading →

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Growing Together in Faith

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world has a way Of making you feel Not very good Like what’s the deal   Not quite good enough Without any skill Causing stress head ache Needing some advil   Destroys confidence With a mental drain Physical hardship … Continue reading →

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Impacting Lives

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Mark Shields

Tricked by deceitfulness Through bad information Overloading my thoughts With much hesitation. My day starts out Disordered or cruddy Until I get with God For a time of study. To empty the past That’s been weighing To lighten the load … 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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Ripple Affect

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

One act of kindness Produces a ripple As the Spirit puts Evil in a pickle. For the power Keeps on affecting A society That is connecting. Joining in to help So those in need receive And more and more Begin … Continue reading →

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Higher Standard

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

The world has low standards But God’s standards are high Coming down to us From way up in the sky. Spiritual assets Take one far Instead of a nice house Or expensive car. Worship the ONE true God Accepting His … Continue reading →

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Highway to Heaven

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Mark Shields

Concerned for the future, Aiming for the best. Helping each other To pass each test. Working together To make good happen. Offering God’s Way With such a passion. Removing all obstacles, Staying on the path. Accepting grace, Never the wrath. … Continue reading →

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Finish Strong

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

Get involved in the work The Spirit has imparted With wholehearted effort To finish what was started. Be ready for the call By being worshipful; Prompted by strong faith And always being purposeful. Use God’s great power To turn your … Continue reading →

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