Tag Archives: Power

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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Along the Way with Power to Fulfill Your Purpose

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mark Shields

Your future will be Better than the past Praying each day And set free at last. With baptism, There is no delay In being united Into the Way. Where efficiency Is on display As you follow This certain Way. Then … Continue reading →

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True Value

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

His sacrifice On the rugged cross Did what the law couldn’t And there is gain not loss.   A treasure forever That is spiritual With true value And not perishable.   Taking away my debt I begin again With unlimited … Continue reading →

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Beside Me to the Finish

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

The picture below is Derek Redmond who tore his hamstring while running the 400m in the ’92 Olympics. That’s Redmond’s father in the picture who came down from the stands to help him cross the finish line. Our plans do … Continue reading →

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New Year Inspiration

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

I arise today through a mighty strength The strength of the trinity A strength that guides me A strength that encourages me You are above me You are within me You are before me You are below me I believe … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Masterpiece

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

The world can be rough A very flawed place But we always have hope Because we have grace. Polishing the flaws, Filing in the rough spots With power from above We’ve got a great shot. Gaining discipline From His good … Continue reading →

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Powerful Words

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

The picture below was taken a few years ago at the Sadie Robertson Live Original in San Antonio. The picture is of the Christian band “Love & the Outcome”. Words are powerful They direct our life Either building up Or … Continue reading →

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Something to Cheer About

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

The memory in the photo below was captured at a Carrie Underwood concert. She’s singing on a stage that looks like it is floating over the crowd. It took confidence to make that happen. Confidence in engineers and a production … Continue reading →

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Clear Way to Victory

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

Step Ahead with boldness Going steadily Forward with certain Expectancy. In Christ Jesus, We are forever free And there is victory For you and me. As a believer We are fearless Because of the power Of the Holy Spirit. Faith … Continue reading →

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Mindset

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

Push for ideas You believe in And keep on going With strength from within. Don’t let critiques Snuff out the thrill; Enthusiastically Use your skill. Don’t let worry Keep holding you back; Embrace God’s wonder To keep you on track. … Continue reading →

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