Tag Archives: Life

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 Right Picture

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Mark Shields

Questions from those who oppose May be from the wrong premise Giving credence to their way And present a menace. Spreading fake news That some have clicked With wrong assertions That have many tricked. With the wrong perspective Or wrong … Continue reading →

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Road Map

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Leaders were deceiving So Jesus calls them out, Overturns the tables And begins to shout. Told them to get out, To stop misleading And creating a burden On people succeeding. He crushed their scheme And caught them in a trap … Continue reading →

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All People Working Together

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mark Shields

What a wonderful Phenomenon In being a part Of souls being won. Each doing something And fitting into the plan Which is the church Giving each other a hand. Stronger together With all at work Doing what we do And … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Discipline

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

It takes skilled people; Not whippersnappers With disciplined skills To build sky scrapers.   Every single day Giving it their best try As the structure Reaches way up high.   Little things become big  And in the same way, Read … 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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Desolation to Restoration

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mark Shields

Difficult days faced Going from desolation But things fall in place To restoration   Because of the Savior I learn His ways To change behavior To give Him praise   As I pray for help You will carry me To … Continue reading →

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Architect and Builder

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mark Shields

We have the plan And attention span To go out to build Being Spirit filled. We always connect To the Architect Of this movement To life improvement. Accepting the Savior Changing behavior As we follow His lead And do a … Continue reading →

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Come in the Glory of the Father

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Mark Shields

Christ sends us signs So no need to fuss For He will send angels To guard over us. By learning His ways, Things fall into place So give Him praise Because of grace. Angels will speak life As humanity is … Continue reading →

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Being True to the Best in You

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Faith built on a rock Your solid mainstay Named Jesus Christ Providing the Way. Redeeming you From the empty way Of worldly shakeups To blessings each day. A life built on A solid foundation Providing support Over temptation. The power … Continue reading →

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