Tag Archives: Optimism

Negative Influences

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo – Taken while going up Mt. Haleakala on the island of Maui. It’s a dormant volcano now but when it was active, the lava from volcanic eruptions formed more than 75% of the island. Deep inside the earth, there … Continue reading →

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Praise Always

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

Deep inside the earth Is built up power Released by the volcanos That ultimately devour. Just like our past With frustration Building up inside With agitation. Causing us to react at times When our thinking Was in the wrong direction; … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Eternal Paradise

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Inch by inch everything Is a cinch because Of confidence in God And what He does   Trust in the plan Live out your passion Step ahead daily Expect good to happen   Patiently fulfilling Your purpose on earth Knowing … Continue reading →

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Growing Together in Faith

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world has a way Of making you feel Not very good Like what’s the deal   Not quite good enough Without any skill Causing stress head ache Needing some advil   Destroys confidence With a mental drain Physical hardship … Continue reading →

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Ticket to Paradise

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

We face good times And some bad times But there’s a way To make it all okay     By receiving God’s love, The love from above His amazing grace That we now embrace   With confidence And as a … Continue reading →

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Live Out the Good Life Today

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

Living out the good life By accepting the Son And looking forward To all that can be done.   Accepting the fervent Love of our Creator, His amazing grace, And unlimited power.   Celebrating today With uplifting songs Erasing yesterday … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Donation to American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Mark Shields

Relay for Life provides optimism for difficult times through activism. It brings light into the dark to take away the question mark with help to overcome the fear, make burdens lighter, and provide good cheer. To make a donation, below … Continue reading →

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Great Inventions

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Mark Shields

Thinking back 30, 40, or 50 years ago, you could not work from home like you can now. There were no virtual meetings and logging into systems to do our work from home was unheard of. From the Lunar Module … Continue reading →

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Boarding Pass

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Secular culture Stirs up the drama Always pointing out All of the trauma. Look at the news, Go to a movie, Listen to music, And all is gloomy. The challenge we face Is to fill our thoughts With things that … Continue reading →

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