Tag Archives: Love

Led By Love From Above

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Bad leadership Leads to decline But love from above Makes everything fine. So stay on track Stepping ahead And sharing the Word So it will spread. Working together For the good of all Following the mission And fulfilling a call. … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead to Easter

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

The winter no longer Cold and blistery As new growth of spring Fills us with mystery. The event of Easter took us from despair To hope as the tomb Was suddenly bare. Reminding us now Of God’s love That fills … Continue reading →

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Listen and Follow

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Sometimes bad habits compete with God because they require the least effort. It’s easy to have the bad habits but the good ones, like knowing God requires something from us – the desire to listen and a decision to follow. … Continue reading →

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The Best Gift

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

Searching for a gift But little time to go For the stress is high And I just don’t know. Most gifts are short term But one is forever And meaningful For any endeavor. The gift of a Savior Born in … Continue reading →

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Loving God and Neighbor

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

To love the Lord With all my heart And my neighbor Each day I start. Is a commandment Of most importance And brings to life Great significance. Each and every day I will always embrace To expand my faith And … Continue reading →

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Treasures in Heaven

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

The treasures of heaven Are worth a hundred times The wealth in this world In the strive for the climb. Focusing on the Son Who for all came Rather than wealth, Fortune and fame. Vast spiritual assets Of faith, hope … Continue reading →

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Plus for Us

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Like a flowing stream Rushing … rushing Is God’s grace That keeps coming. Available to all As we work as a team With efficiency Like a well-oiled machine. Patience is needed As we work together To make what was heavy … Continue reading →

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Dilute What Pollutes

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

Get a good start And fill up your heart With many good thoughts To connect all the dots. Of faith, hope, and love From up above And begin to dilute Whatever pollutes. Completely clean With the unseen So put in … Continue reading →

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Sorting Out Priorities and Planning

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

Rise up early Before the day begins To know priorities And seek some wins. When thoughts are clear, Concerns are sorted out, Advice is given, And there is no doubt. To plan out next steps And connect the dots Knowing … 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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