Tag Archives: Memories

Spirit Aflame

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

This day with God, The Spirit is aflame, The past is gone, The future will be changed. Nothing bad remains, Thinking … oh wow, Feeling energized Right here, right now! Living this day To the fullest Getting to new places … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Enthusiasm, Holy Spirit, Memories, Miracle, Poetry, Prayer, Transformation | 2 Comments

Expressions

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Mark Shields

Memory captured By a photo taken Lifts the Spirit; Mind is awakened. Encouragement from Inspirational thoughts Provide positives To handle tough spots. Reassurances from A sermon message Gives hope for a future That is impressive. Feeding the mind So you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Blessings, Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Expressions, Hope, Initiative, Inspiration, Memories, Optimism, Poetry | 1 Comment

Great New Day

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

Each day is a new day To be an achiever Because from the past You are the receiver Of experiences From your yesterdays And can relate usual things In unusual ways. Each day you have An opportunity To make a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Achievement, community, Experiences, Memories, Poetry, Sunrise | 1 Comment

Divine Sign

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

If hopes are dashed By issues of many kinds, Look for a sign From the One Divine. His plans do not always fit What many have outlined But His ways are superior To the ways of mankind. So trust His … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Optimism, Poems | Tagged Blessing, Divine, Future, God, Hope, Joy, Memories, Obedience, Peace, Pictures, Purpose, Trust, Unity | 3 Comments

Mini Vacation

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

Recently, I’ve been digitizing old pictures so they can be organized and safely archived. At times, this seems like taking a mini-vacation and it sparks a poem. The pictures were taken on a trip my wife and I took to … Continue reading →

Posted in Optimism, Photos, Poems | Tagged Calm, Cheerfulness, Faith, Lake Tahoe, Lakes, Life, Memories, Optimism, Peace, Photos, Vacation | 1 Comment

Trust is a Must

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Pray and be patient, Praise God and say wow! No need to rush And want things now. Society is impatient With technology today, Expecting immediate satisfaction To come its way. Desiring the latest and greatest With a few clicks of … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems | Tagged Decisions, Freedom, God, History, Inspiration, Memories, Park, Patience, Praise, Prayer, Seasons, Soul, Trust, Vision, Worship | 4 Comments

A Healthy New Start

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Noah carried out God’s plan In building the ark To wash away sins And to give a new start The flood destroyed everything But never again though For the symbol of God’s promise Is the beautiful rainbow Today, God can … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Physical and Mental Health, Poems | Tagged Ark, Christ, God, Laughter, Memories, Music, Noah, Plan, Prayer, Rainbow, Savior, Scripture, Soul, Strength, Study, Trinity | 1 Comment

Enthusiastically Looking Ahead to the Victory

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

Attention on Heaven Seeing the jubilation With Christ forever No more frustration Just focus on praise and worship Lots to look forward to He’s in control of the future He given a purpose for you He gives a lift A … Continue reading →