Tag Archives: Victory

Stepping Ahead to Hebrews

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

Be nourished by the gospel; Applying what you learn By following Jesus At each and every turn. Be an example to others And develop strengths carefully By determining your main purpose That fulfills your destiny Be an overcomer; Endure difficulty … Continue reading →

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Next Leg of the Relay Team

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

Our faith initiates Action toward Accomplishment With help from the Lord   There is peace in the Lord Knowing we belong On the relay team And nothing can go wrong   Freed from what entangles To run with endurance Our … Continue reading →

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Refreshment and Energy

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Begin each day Asking what to do Accepting His love And starting anew   For the race of life Like a long distance run Requires momentum For it to be done   So use inspiration Learned from history Of Christ’s … Continue reading →

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Final Victory

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Mark Shields

Thanksgiving is a time For family and food And an attitude Of gratitude.   Football games are viewed And our favorite teams May not always win But one team does it seems.   So be grateful For this mystery And … Continue reading →

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Live Out the Good Life Today

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

Living out the good life By accepting the Son And looking forward To all that can be done.   Accepting the fervent Love of our Creator, His amazing grace, And unlimited power.   Celebrating today With uplifting songs Erasing yesterday … 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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Beside Me to the Finish

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

The picture below is Derek Redmond who tore his hamstring while running the 400m in the ’92 Olympics. That’s Redmond’s father in the picture who came down from the stands to help him cross the finish line. Our plans do … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Gospel

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

Good News for all In meeting the covenant Is the sacrifice of Christ Who paid the ultimate! Becoming the temple Martyr at the altar; Meeting the sacrifice To God the Father. Making things easier In following the Way Because of … Continue reading →

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Free to Fly Higher

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Step ahead today With the prevailing knack; Free to fly high, Never being held back. For God is big enough To make what seems Impossible … possible And fulfills our dreams. So today we start Seizing the obstacle By doing … Continue reading →

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Victorious Life

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

Skills that provide A service to all And a desire to Fulfill our call. Blessed with the unseen, The eternal, And supernatural, We can be grateful. Cultivating Strengths with the desire To serve others in love And lift others higher. … Continue reading →

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