Tag Archives: Savior

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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Ordinary Shepherds

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Shepherds keeping The flocks by night And an angel appears From the sky so bright. Saying now is the time To bring restoration And Good news for all In exultation. Without hesitation, They went to the manger To find the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Our Eyes on the ONE Who Brings the Son Shine

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Lack of focus Always has a way Of causing havoc Which is not okay. But today is a new day As we focus on the ONE Who changed everything; Jesus Christ the Son! God in the flesh From up high … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Desolation to Restoration

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mark Shields

Difficult days faced Going from desolation But things fall in place To restoration   Because of the Savior I learn His ways To change behavior To give Him praise   As I pray for help You will carry me To … Continue reading →

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Survivor Hour by Hour

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

We don’t have to wait another moment before starting to run the race with the pace of a world class athlete. All we have to do is confess to be blessed. Because of Jesus, we have privileged access to the … Continue reading →

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Follow the Light

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Dwelling in darkness, Overcome with despair, And a world in need Of major repair. Then came the birth That changed the outlook; The birth of Jesus Explained in God’s book. His story of a Savior To set us free And … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

Searching for a gift But little time to go For the stress is high And I just don’t know. Most gifts are short term But one is forever And meaningful For any endeavor. The gift of a Savior Born in … Continue reading →

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Far and Wide

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Mark Shields

More joys than stars on a clear night because with grace the future is bright. No more negatives that held you back; changing your future with a winning knack. Forward with the Spirit in all that you do for Christ … Continue reading →

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