Category Archives: Christmas

Ordinary Wise Men

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Ordinary Wise Men Looking up high Noticing a star Up in the sky.   Experts in ancient text And astronomy Carrying out their job Methodically.   Experts are good But take into account That God’s…

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Follow the Light

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Dwelling in darkness, Overcome with despair, And a world in need Of major repair. Then came the birth That changed the outlook; The birth of Jesus Explained in God’s book. His story of a Savior To set us free And … Continue reading →

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Pass It On

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

After writing the poem “Pass It On”, I produced the video below by the same name. It was inspired from a sermon of my pastor Ryan Barnett. The historical story of Christ did not start with the birth a little … Continue reading →

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Christmas Star

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

Just like the wise men Looking for Jesus again Gaze for a star today To lead the way Search with persistence Even under resistance The star may be a friend Or new song to send The star may be a … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Mark Shields

Emmanuel means God is with you. With you in difficulty; Getting you through. Emmanuel means Nothing is impossible For God is with you And everything is possible. Everything is possible Even during doubt. Just reach on out And give Him … Continue reading →

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