Tag Archives: leadership

Step Ahead To The Reward

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Mark Shields

When my daughter was at college in Abilene Texas, we had several occasions to visit on weekends for activities. On one occasion, we had some extra time, so we went to visit Fort Phantom Hill which is about 15 miles … Continue reading →

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Fulfill A Mission

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Samson used the occasion in Judges 16 to fulfill his mission in life. He prayed that God would use his strength for one more great purpose as he pushed down the two pillars that supported the temple. The temple came … Continue reading →

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Aspire to Apply the Word

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

You are wonderfully made as God’s work of art. Use you calling or platform you have to fulfill His purpose. The reservoir of thoughts collected will replenish the soul not only for yourself but those around you. Make the poem … Continue reading →

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Productive And Efficient

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images In Judges 7 , God gave Gideon a plan that was productive and efficient. The poem below is inspired by that plan. Make it an affirmation for you as you go about your day. God’s … Continue reading →

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The Roadmap to Victory

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

Make the poem below your own today and every day forward my friend! I look back at history, See people winning, See people loosing, And then I start grinning. For there is a common Denominator And that is God providing … Continue reading →

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The Way I’m Guided

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

Thankful for the path provided That leads the way; The way I’m guided Each and every day. Thankful for the path provided And the Spirit of power; The way I’m guided Through each and every hour. Thankful for the path … 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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The Next Generation

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Moses began To hand off leadership To Joshua Whom he would equip. So should we in time For our relations Hand off what we know To the generations. Learning from others And their experience Helps all in life Much like … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead Each Day

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world spreads envy Which leads to pettiness And the ones hurt most Are the jealous. Then those envious Put up a roadblock But there is someone Who listens if they talk! Through prayers God listens And if stressed out, … Continue reading →

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Further the Faith and Knowledge of the Truth

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Mark Shields

Christian leadership Includes being faithful, Always Self-controlled, Upright and stable. Taking in the Word, Discovering the Way, And applying values To our life each day. Faith rest on the hope Of eternity; Supported by the love Of God’s paternity. Guided … Continue reading →

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