Tag Archives: Poetry

A Trace of Faith

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

A walk near home As I awake Early in the morning With photos to take. Helping my heart, Improving prayer time, Growing my faith With this paradigm. Just one idea Can set you free Like a small seed That grows … Continue reading →

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Count on the Word

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Mark Shields

Explore the Word For silver and gold And listen to others For what they’ve told. Learn from the past, Walk in the present, Be led to a future That makes you content. Be assured that rough roads Will become smooth … Continue reading →

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Bridge to Eternity

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

It may take time But if there is a plan, There is a better shot At being all we can. It may take effort But because of grace, Things will fall into place And we will win the race. For … Continue reading →

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Simply Believe

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Mark Shields

Simple ideas Can ultimately yield To discoveries Never before revealed. So let the simple truths Be what are great Because they make things clear Rather than complicate. Spiritual assets Are of more value Because they forever Are useful to you. … Continue reading →

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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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Dilute What Pollutes

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

Get a good start And fill up your heart With many good thoughts To connect all the dots. Of faith, hope, and love From up above And begin to dilute Whatever pollutes. Completely clean With the unseen So put in … Continue reading →

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Things Fall in Place Because of Grace

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Mark Shields

Irritated by others Going the wrong way When sometimes we Are the ones that stray. Going in circles Throughout each day Following man made rules Rather than God’s Way. Which is found in scripture And what we should embrace As … Continue reading →

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Forever

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

To handle strife, Build your life On solid principles That are invincible. If thrown into fire And things look dire, You can keep pace And finish the race. There may be pressure But it becomes lesser Since there’s a path … Continue reading →

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Pressing On

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Mark Shields

We face setbacks, Hope is almost gone But we must keep Pressing on and on. Like Jesus who had Done amazing things But to His hometown, Not the king of kings. They had known Him As an ordinary man; A … Continue reading →

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The Power of Faith

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

The impossible Becomes possible Because of the Father; The Good News Author. He gives a command And physics is in hand Controlling life or death And every breath. For everything important, Time is shortened And you are supported As power … Continue reading →

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