Category Archives: Poems

Calming the Storm

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Storms of anxiety, Storms of sorrow, Will be calmed with A better tomorrow. Replaced with faith As confidence grows Because He’s with you And always knows. So step ahead my friend And be of good…

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Seed to Succeed

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
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…

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Light in Darkness

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Discover the great strength Of God’s assistance For He’s like a lighthouse In our existence. Constantly there Providing the light To our destination Every day and night. Some days, we feel Like there is no…

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Plentiful Harvest

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Plant the word in your heart And follow the Son of Man With thoughts or ideas In following God’s plan. Not in the hard soil Eaten by a bird But in prepared soil So the…

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Encouragement for the Challenges

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Working together For God’s mission As family With ambition. Brothers and sisters, Bound together By the Spirit That joins forever. Accepting that Jesus Is Lord and Savior As we step ahead With blessed favor. There…