Tag Archives: Soul

Step Ahead to Easter

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

The winter no longer Cold and blistery As new growth of spring Fills us with mystery. The event of Easter took us from despair To hope as the tomb Was suddenly bare. Reminding us now Of God’s love That fills … Continue reading →

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Encouraged by Hope

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

Like a ship at sea During a storm So is our life Facing much harm.   Hope is the anchor To secure our soul To meet the main goal Of making us whole.   Our hope is in Jesus, Our … Continue reading →

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Enlightenment

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Mark Shields

We all look forwardTo a worldly promiseOf a great futureBut let’s be honest. The world has a wayOf finding a fault,Opening a woundAnd adding in salt. But enlightenmentGives sight to the blindWith a Godly promiseBranded in our mind. Like a … Continue reading →

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The Great Physician

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Mark Shields

Plenty of gloom And so much doom Makes it hard to cope But there is hope. Let the Word soak in And then it begins As peace sets in And we win from within. For like a surgeon, Our Lord … Continue reading →

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The Way of Truth

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Mark Shields

Thoughts are undivided, Thankful for the path That’s provided And being guided. The way of Christ In whose name we pray And to our destiny Without delay. One act of kindness, A smile or good deed, Encouraging each other As … 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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Restoration

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

You know about the past, You are aware Of the present And You Lord care. You care for us And in Your hands Are our challenges With all the demands. You are the ONE, The ONE we trust, The ONE … Continue reading →

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Clean Food for the Soul

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

Taking care of the Physical body And spiritual body By being Godly. Daily praying For miracles By planting the seeds Of God’s principles. A negative thought Is gone as we clear it And are watered With the Spirit. Less of … Continue reading →

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Further the Faith and Knowledge of the Truth

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Mark Shields

Christian leadership Includes being faithful, Always Self-controlled, Upright and stable. Taking in the Word, Discovering the Way, And applying values To our life each day. Faith rest on the hope Of eternity; Supported by the love Of God’s paternity. Guided … Continue reading →

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Exercise for the Soul

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Building up faith Provides great value In the present life And eternal one too. Spiritual health now And for the life to come Keeps the mind upbeat Avoiding the ho hum! Like a physical work out, Exercising belief Builds muscles … Continue reading →

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