Category Archives: Poems

The Faithful are Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Mark Shields

The things from You God,reward our living.We give You today,praise and thanksgiving.For the sunrise,and the Fall foliage.To read, pray,and grow in knowledge.Thankful because somedayswe missed the markand get a new daywith a brand-new start.With amazing grace,we get out of the … Continue reading →

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Flourish in Faith

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 God is with us as we experience His power todayTo be victorious.Hoping for allTo receive the sameAs eternal rewardsAre … Continue reading →

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Easter Victory

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Mark Shields

The winter no longerCold and blisteryAs new growth of springFills us with mystery.The event of Easter Took us from despair,To hope as the tombWas suddenly bare.Reminding us nowOf God’s loveThat fills us with joy,From up above.As the Lord’s Spirit Resides … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-15-2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the book of 1 Kings. The nations of Israel was in a low point and needed a leader. The book of 1 Kings is a promise that from … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 12-22-2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead called “Emmanuel” which means God is with us and there is no better way to look forward to Christmas and the New Year than to know that our Creator is with … Continue reading →