Tag Archives: Nature

Believe and Receive

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Mark Shields

There is greater Efficiency When more see The mission we see. For there is power When Jesus is in control And as we share the bounty Of food for the soul. To have compassion For all in need And then … Continue reading →

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Praise for our Days

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

It is good to praise God because when our hope is in His unfailing love; we receive rewards like wonder, inspiration and security. In return, it is pleasing to God when give praise. There is a relationship between God’s Word … Continue reading →

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Adam Working in the Garden

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Working the garden And naming the birds Naming the animals And attending to the herds Focused on the job Being the dude Taking care of each detail Even in the nude Totally focused on a purpose And being a good keeper … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday America

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Statue of Liberty; Representing freedom; Enlightening the world; Hope for our children. Niagara Falls; So wide and vast; Flowing and falling; Water amassed. The Washington Monument; Made of marble and granite; Built to memorialize the father of our country; … Continue reading →

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Standing Up to Fear

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

A bird at our neighbor’s house was not scared when we walked near her. Wondering why she was not frightened, we then realized she was sitting on her eggs. We could get right up next to her and it would … Continue reading →

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