Tag Archives: Purpose

Encouragement for the Challenges

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Working together For God’s mission As family With ambition. Brothers and sisters, Bound together By the Spirit That joins forever. Accepting that Jesus Is Lord and Savior As we step ahead With blessed favor. There for each other, That’s the … Continue reading →

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Documenting the Journey

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Documenting The improbable Happenings around you That are remarkable. To build a crossing point That bridges your questions To the best way With suggestions. In order to give Affirmation And organization To the destination. Stepping ahead Gaining experience Needed to … Continue reading →

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Committed

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

Many seem to break Their obligations Towards sharing The gospel foundations. Maybe lack of time or Problems unfurled And other issues Within the busy world. So set some time aside For obedience To commitments And for expedience. Dream big dreams … Continue reading →

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Special Days

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

Before Christ, offerings Involved preparation But now, there is No hesitation. By accepting Christ, There is rest And each day is special So offer God your best. Enthusiastically Live with devotion, Spur each other on, And get in motion. Have … Continue reading →

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Building Integrity

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

Integrity Doesn’t blow in the wind And vary to best meet What’s in our own mind! Integrity Is there as a benchmark, Setting us free To now embark. Reading the Word builds up Integrity For an abundant life With regularity. … 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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Our Responsibility in Kingdom Building

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Mark Shields

Continue this journey Step by faithful step And determine How you can help. Find your assignment In kingdom building For God’s glory In soul winning. To accomplish Amazing feats, Discover this gift And fill the seats. The Lord is inside … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead on Solid Ground

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like a mountain standing Rock solid over time Is our Lord protecting In our long hard climb. He helps to keep stepping On this long hard road; A path on solid ground The Lord has bestowed. In the right frame … Continue reading →

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Focused on the Way

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Mark Shields

The nation of Israel got into trouble every time they resisted the leadership of Moses and Aaron. We can take this lesson of history to help us see the need to follow the way of God. Nations have a problem … Continue reading →

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Keep Focusing on the Destination

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Mark Shields

The journey through life Is not always easy Thinking of hard times, The stomach is queasy. But things will work out As you prioritize Into God’s plan To reach new highs. By focusing more On your destiny, You’ll hand off … Continue reading →

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