Tag Archives: Music

The Star

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Just like the wise men Looking for Jesus again, Gaze for a star today To lead the way. Search with persistence Even under resistance For the star is a friend Or new song to send. A Bible verse Ready to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Poems | Tagged Christmas, Friend, Jesus, Music, Poetry, Scripture, Song, Worship | 1 Comment

Encouragement

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

Encouragement Sparks the process To fire up the mind Leading to success. An idea Mixed with inspiration Along with passion Leads to action. Like adding fuel To a raging fire, Passion feeds the heart And soul with desire. To start … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Poems | Tagged Desire, Encouragement, Ideas, Inspiration, Music, Passion, Poetry, Success, Worship | 1 Comment

No Pain – No Gain

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Mark Shields

There are pressures faced And deadlines come about But with good people It all works out. For major problems To overcome, There is inspiration So raise your thumb. They can be worked out With God on your side, Taking in … Continue reading →

Posted in Optimism, Poems | Tagged Faith, History, Inspiration, Lessons, Music, Mystery, Overcome Difficulty, Poetry | 1 Comment

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

Praise for Our Days

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

God is concerned For our well-being And all His creation; His love is so freeing. He turns winter of life Into a new spring; Thawing out coldness; New growth He brings. The Holy Spirit Like the wind blowing, Stirs up … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems, Rewards | Tagged Angels, Art, Birds, Creation, Emotion, God, Growth, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Maturity, Mountains, Music, Praise, Priority, Reward, Security, Spring, Sunset, Valleys, Winter, Wonder | 3 Comments

O Praise Him

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

O praise Him for flowers adorning the earth as examples of God’s grace and giving us new birth. O praise Him for the crisp morning breeze providing a breath of fresh air and making us feel at ease. O praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Rewards | Tagged Born again (Christianity), Christianity, God, Music, Praise, Praise and Worship, Religion and Spirituality | 4 Comments

Ideas for Building a Society with Integrity

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

The founding father of the United States, George Washington once said these words, “I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an Honest Man”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Bible, Chisholm Trail, Christians, church, Churches, current-events, Exercise, Founding Father, George Washington, God, Good News, History (TV channel), Honesty, Inspiration, Integrity, Kindness, Multi-Media, Music, News, Potential, society, Texas, United States, Unity, Values, Virtue, Waco, Waco Texas | 2 Comments

Tools for the Journey

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

Life is a journey. The Holy Spirit helps us to develop the tools needed for this journey. The notes taken from sermons, Bible lessons, or our daily scripture readings are the equipment and tools we need to pack. One way … Continue reading →