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Love from Above

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Mark Shields

A sky scrapper is built On a firm foundation And my life is built On God’s affirmation. His love for all To overcome the fall Through His Son Jesus, Grace is given to all. Discipline from the Word, Connected to … Continue reading →

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The Less Traveled Road

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Mark Shields

The Ten Commandments We pay attention Giving common sense Comprehension. Finding priority As we do life together Helping rather than hurting One another. A society That follows these commands Steps ahead with faith And hope in His hands. With the … Continue reading →

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Wholesome Dwelling for the Soul

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Mark Shields

God wonderfully Made you awesome And knows what’s good For you to blossom. Like physical workouts, Build muscles of belief By studying God’s Word And turning a new leaf. The prescription, A spiritual system Available to all To fill with … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

The photo below is of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay while on road tour around the lake. Like Lake Tahoe stores up water, we can store up God’s advice for life.   Like Lake Tahoe Stores up water, We can … Continue reading →

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Treasures of Transformation

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

  Treasures of transformation Found in the Bible And sharing with all How to be a disciple! Disciplined from His Word Being obedient, Helpful, gentle, peaceful, And considerate. Grace from God transforms To deactivate Disobedience, Envy and hate. One is … Continue reading →

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Purpose for this Moment

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Mark Shields

God has a purpose In those He has chosen And warmed the heart So the soul is not frozen. Receiving instructions Toward the Way, Equipped to lead others And be a mainstay. In all circumstances, God has placed you Where … Continue reading →

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Together is Better

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

Live with integrity; Building a great trust. There will be clarity And a society that is just. Respecting each other; Celebrating successes; Wishing one another The ridding of stresses. Asking for God’s help As each uses their gift. Where encouragement … Continue reading →

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Keep our Eyes on the Lord

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

History tells us of societies Going in the wrong direction Trying to make it on their own Losing a spiritual connection The thinking is no need for God To build things on their own Tower of Babel comes to mind … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Building a Society with Integrity

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

The founding father of the United States, George Washington once said these words, “I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an Honest Man”. … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Integrity

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Integrity is adherence to moral and ethical principles. Other words for integrity include character, decency, principle, honor, and honesty. A young girl once asked her dad if he had ever lied. Her dad said well it wouldn’t be true to … Continue reading →

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