Tag Archives: Vision

Sunset on the Year

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

With a hope … a wish, The year begins to sunset So aspire to go further To places not dreamed of yet. All that is required Is a mission A clear vision With ambition. For you have unique Talents … … Continue reading →

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Come to the Table with the Savior

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

We experience Highs and some lows As we go up against Those who oppose. The lows of life Make us callous Which brings on Thoughts of malice. But with the Holy Spirit, We focus on the unseen And the enemy … Continue reading →

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Life has Strains but Hope Remains

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

To the cross He was led Where His blood was shed But a better day ahead When raised from the dead. Life has its strains But hope remains Since God does care, There is repair. From high up in space … Continue reading →

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Guardrails

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

There are rules we live by And they are our guardrails; Found in His Word And lighting our trails. These rules give us God’s design for living; Blessing those who Constantly are seeking. They lead us together Holding each other’s … Continue reading →

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Road to Somewhere

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Mark Shields

Some go full steam ahead But toward things That don’t matter Like the world brings. The road to nowhere Which is meaningless Instead of the road That redeems us. We have chosen To step ahead Down the road To freedom … Continue reading →

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Something to Cheer About

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

The memory in the photo below was captured at a Carrie Underwood concert. She’s singing on a stage that looks like it is floating over the crowd. It took confidence to make that happen. Confidence in engineers and a production … Continue reading →

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Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Like the big umpire Up in the sky He makes judgment From way up high. Are you working His plan Or dong things on your own; Taking swings at life Outside the strike zone! Reflect on your life, At essential … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

You seek to go further To places not dreamed of yet With a hope … a wish And willing to sweat. All that is required Is a mission A clear vision With ambition. For you have unique Talents … abilities … Continue reading →

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Vision Brings Decisions

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

Faith is all about Praying for God’s direction On what to do in life And feeling His connection. Faith is all about Listening to what He’s said; Seeing the vision And stepping ahead. Faith is all about Knowing His brilliance, … Continue reading →

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My Part of the World

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

In local news this week, workers have started the process of the Demolition of Floyd Casey Stadium. I had many fond memories of watching games over many years there. Here is a picture of the new McLane Stadium as we … Continue reading →

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