Tag Archives: Unity

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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How to Make a Donation to American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Mark Shields

Relay for Life provides optimism for difficult times through activism. It brings light into the dark to take away the question mark with help to overcome the fear, make burdens lighter, and provide good cheer. To make a donation, below … Continue reading →

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Bring Joy Today by Sharing God’s Way

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

Many today Are stuck in humdrum So help them find joy In what is to come. Inspired today By the promises read And the excitement Of the journey ahead. Not trapped always By a gloomy past But living free Where … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Power Together

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

InIn the name of Jesus, There is no fear But only power Since He is here. Lay claim to the ONE That we proclaim And unites us all With power in His name. He is our great strength So be … 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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Soaring

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

Faith in Jesus Christ Sets all of us free In order to be All that we can be. Faith in Jesus Christ As in a rain shower, Washes away the sin; Gives a great power. The Spirit indwells With total … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

Jesus made community personal By selecting twelve to be confidants. To bond together as His apostles And share the grace He grants. Jesus made Himself available; Always a part of a community So that when two or more gather, He … Continue reading →

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Relay for Life

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

I lost my mom to cancer in 2006 and have been involve in the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” for the past ten years. This year, I’m organizing a team to raise funds as we walk in this event. … Continue reading →

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Divine Sign

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

If hopes are dashed By issues of many kinds, Look for a sign From the One Divine. His plans do not always fit What many have outlined But His ways are superior To the ways of mankind. So trust His … Continue reading →

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Relay for Life

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

This Saturday March 12, Relay for Life McLennan County near the Baylor football stadium in Waco Texas will be held. I’ve participated in this event ever since my Mom lost her battle with cancer in 2006. This poem below was … Continue reading →

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