Tag Archives: Purpose

Organized for Victory

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like a playbook for a football team or musical notes for a marching band, God’s Word helps us stay organized to win at life as we study together and as the Holy Spirit helps us apply what we are told … Continue reading →

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Stepping Ahead to Hebrews

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

Be nourished by the gospel; Applying what you learn By following Jesus At each and every turn. Be an example to others And develop strengths carefully By determining your main purpose That fulfills your destiny Be an overcomer; Endure difficulty … Continue reading →

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One Common Thread Binds Us

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Lord gives grace to all That’s always flowing Like a rolling stream That keeps on going.   Motivating all, His treasure does increase To care for each other And live in peace.   Affecting our thoughts About God’s wonders … 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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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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Refreshment and Energy

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Begin each day Asking what to do Accepting His love And starting anew   For the race of life Like a long distance run Requires momentum For it to be done   So use inspiration Learned from history Of Christ’s … Continue reading →

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Rock Solid Over Time

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

God is like a mountain Standing rock solid With pronounced wisdom And vast knowledge. Be confident, Step ahead with passion To do more than Ever imagined. A courageous vision To make what was thought Impossible And give it a shot! … Continue reading →

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Get Out There

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Mark Shields

Be intentional About growing, About feeding the soul To overflowing. Ask for God’s help To meet the objective And form a plan To be effective. At the dawn of each day, Celebrate God’s care With praise and prayer And by … Continue reading →

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Road to Somewhere

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Mark Shields

Some go full steam ahead But toward things That don’t matter Like the world brings. The road to nowhere Which is meaningless Instead of the road That redeems us. We have chosen To step ahead Down the road To freedom … Continue reading →

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Offerings of Praise

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God, Use this device To direct the way To paradise. We face disappointment, Suffering, and loss But inspiration Because of the cross. So set aside wants But get joy indeed Because God has given All that we … Continue reading →

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