Tag Archives: Love

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 →

Posted in Optimism, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Eternity, Faith, Hope, Love, Optimism, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Thoughts | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Art, Decision, Disciples, Faith, Focus, Hope, Love, Music, Photo, Poetry, Prayer | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Christmas, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Blessings, Christmas, Faith, Integrity, Love, Obedience, Poetry | 3 Comments

The Decision to Follow

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

Put on your shoes And walk without excuse Getting rid of the blues By sharing the Good News. Understanding the call, Willing to install Without any regrets Vast spiritual assets. Meeting with people At the steeple Or social distancing But … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Art, Decision, Disciples, Faith, Focus, Hope, Love, Music, Photo, Poetry, Prayer | 2 Comments

The Outcome of Faith

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Mark Shields

Bitten by sin By the snake that slivered But thanks to the Lord We’ve been delivered. Away from the enemy, He gives victory By accepting the Lord There’s liberty. Following the plan And making a stand Against the venomous Snakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Poems, Poetry, Praise, Step Ahead of Competition | Tagged Challenges, Faith, Hope, Love, Photo, Poetry, Praise, Prayer, Victory | 2 Comments

Along the Way with Power to Fulfill Your Purpose

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mark Shields

Your future will be Better than the past Praying each day And set free at last. With baptism, There is no delay In being united Into the Way. Where efficiency Is on display As you follow This certain Way. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Purpose | Tagged Baptism, Cross, Grace, Love, Photo, Poetry, Power, Prayer, Purpose, Sacrifice, Salvation | 2 Comments

Worship and Offering

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Be anchored to love From high above With a daily quite time Set aside in the prime. The best part of your day To determine the way For being beyond just good But more than you thought you could. Study … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Poetry | Tagged Discipline, Faith, Hope, Love, Offerings, Poetry, Prayer, Worship | 2 Comments

Step Ahead to Easter

Posted on April 1, 2021 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 →

Posted in Easter, Holidays, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Easter, Eternity, Joy, Love, Mystery, Path, Poetry, Soul, Spring | 2 Comments

Sure Way

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

The builders of the Titanic were thought to have made a ship that could not sink but it did. A few years ago, my wife and I went to a Titanic display at the Mayborn Museum on the campus of … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Bible, Faith, Grace, Hope, Knowledge, Love, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Priority | 7 Comments

Unshakable Kingdom

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world wants to trust The wisdom of science Yet wrong assertions Cause no reliance. The world believes Money will bless Yet it is limited And causes stress. So reconcile to God Through Jesus Christ And live for … Continue reading →