Category Archives: Poems

Exercise for the Soul

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Building up faith Provides great value In the present life And eternal one too. Spiritual health now And for the life to come Keeps the mind upbeat Avoiding the ho hum! Like a physical work…

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Purpose of the Church

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Worship A great purpose The church does serve As center of Good News With truths to preserve. Linked together With instruction And walking together In one direction. Rooted in Christ, God in the flesh As…

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Unfinished Masterpiece

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world can be rough A very flawed place But we always have hope Because we have grace. Polishing the flaws, Filing in the rough spots With power from above We’ve got a great shot.…

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Powerful Words

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The picture below was taken a few years ago at the Sadie Robertson Live Original in San Antonio. The picture is of the Christian band “Love & the Outcome”. Words are powerful They direct our…

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Faith and Integrity

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Meshing a pure heart And a good conscience Douses flaming arrows Of evil existence. The truth of the Law Is our road map To a destination Away from the trap. The grace of God Provides…

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