Tag Archives: Poem

Patience During Difficulty

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Mark Shields

Facing the enemy Who provides only strife And sets me back With hardships in life. I never give up Or become complacent But just inspired And always patient. I keep on praying And keep being spurred As I keep on … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Baptism, Faith, Holy Spirit, Photo, Poem, Prayer | 2 Comments

From Simple to Amazing

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

Today is the first day Of the rest of your life So cut out the past Using a sharp knife. The Word of God Is the sword to use To pierce the negatives You want to lose. So organize The … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Experiences, Grace, Ideas, Journey, Lessons, Photo, Poem, Prayer, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Guided By His Word

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Lord guides us today And things fall into place With the spoken word That we love to embrace. Lessons are given From the Bible That sink into the heart And make us able. Instructions are given As we follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Advice, Decisions, Grace, Guidance, Insight, Poem, Prayer, Savior, Spirit | 2 Comments

Detailed Instructions

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like attention was given To the Tent of Meeting, Attend to what is important With reason for proceeding. With tremendous detail And great teamwork With each person Remaining alert. Focused on how to Use His power Rather than on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Detail, Focus, Photo, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, St Paul Cathedral, Teamwork, Tent of Meeting | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Faith, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Faith, Heaven, Optimism, Paradise, Photo, Poem, Prayer, Purpose, Treasure | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Photos, Poems, Poetry, Purpose | Tagged Flourish, Grace, Love, Optimism, Paradise, Poem, Prayer, Purpose, Treasure | 1 Comment

Unlimited Power Together

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

InIn the name of Jesus, There is no fear But only power Since He is here. Lay claim to the ONE That we proclaim And unites us all With power in His name. He is our great strength So be … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Strength | Tagged church, Discover Strengths, Faith, Holy Spirit, Mission, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Unity, Worship | 1 Comment

Big Plan

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Mark Shields

Human plans in life Are just that … a plan But the plan of God Is bigger than. A plan set in stone, Solid as a rock, And a plan assuring Confidence in our walk. Creating joy For the yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Bible Study, Joy, Optimism, Plans, Poem, Prayer, Worship | 1 Comment

Higher Learning

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Many will return back to college soon after a Holiday break. I’m reminded of my college days at Sam Houston State University. The University is located in Huntsville Texas about 70 miles north of downtown Houston. It took its name … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Career, Learning, Poem, Sam Houston State University, Success | 3 Comments

Relay for Life

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

I lost my mom to cancer in 2006 and have been involve in the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” for the past ten years. This year, I’m organizing a team to raise funds as we walk in this event. … Continue reading →