Category Archives: Poems

Act of Devotion

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Lake Waco Press on during dark times And get closer to the Lord Rather than on worldly pleasures That keep you off guard. Giving a little extra Changes everything So dig a little further Into…

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Truth is Our Boarding Pass to Paradise

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
When sailing away On our voyage called life, Make sure to get on The ship that will arrive. Where wrongs are made right Confessing behavior; Accepting the boarding pass Given by the Savior. To take…

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Detailed Instructions

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like attention was given To the Tent of Meeting, Attend to what is important With reason for proceeding. With tremendous detail And great teamwork With each person Remaining alert. Focused on how to Use His…

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Our Duty and Responsibility

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It seems improbable But not impossible When we work together To make it possible. For the Lord is our strength To fulfill our duty And make it a thing Of tremendous beauty. As we come…

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Organized for Victory

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like a playbook for a football team or musical notes for a marching band, God’s Word helps us stay organized to win at life as we study together and as the Holy Spirit helps us…