Tag Archives: Success

The Roadmap to Victory

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

Make the poem below your own today and every day forward my friend! I look back at history, See people winning, See people loosing, And then I start grinning. For there is a common Denominator And that is God providing … Continue reading →

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Seed to Succeed

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

Like a mustard seed, God’s kingdom starts small Then continues to grow To be largest of all. It may seem small at first But grows on many an acre Big enough to become The difference maker. There is no need … Continue reading →

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New Year Inspiration

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

I arise today through a mighty strength The strength of the trinity A strength that guides me A strength that encourages me You are above me You are within me You are before me You are below me I believe … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Mark Shields

Negative prophecies Can control your life, Destroy confidence, And fill you with strife. Low expectations Can dominate So your attitude Is in a bad state. But you have freedom To make a change Turn negative thoughts So they are rearranged. … Continue reading →

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Higher Learning

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Many will return back to college soon after a Holiday break. I’m reminded of my college days at Sam Houston State University. The University is located in Huntsville Texas about 70 miles north of downtown Houston. It took its name … Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

Encouragement Sparks the process To fire up the mind Leading to success. An idea Mixed with inspiration Along with passion Leads to action. Like adding fuel To a raging fire, Passion feeds the heart And soul with desire. To start … Continue reading →

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Success Story

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

Two farmers developed As I recall Something that can be Enjoyed by all. One farmer had chickens With eggs to espouse. The other a herd Of dairy cows. Both using their strengths, Mixing them together And making ice cream As … Continue reading →

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All You Can Be

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

Learn the playbook To a successful day By working to improve In following the Way. Use past experiences To where life has lead And current instructions As you step ahead. You will be unstoppable As a key player on His … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

A good football team studies the competition by looking at game film of the opponents mission. Looking for their tendencies and we too face competition which is anything that holds us back from our own mission. Things like fear, despair, … Continue reading →

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Faith-Filled Prayer

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

Use the power of prayer so you can be at your best providing helpful advice that leads to great success. For all that have faith will go for great things as though they are lifted up on eagles wings. Worry … Continue reading →

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