Category Archives: Poems

In God We Trust

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many national governments around the world are in debt. National leaders need to be held to account in how they handle the people’s money. This picture was taken by my daughter when she went on…

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Give and Be Blessed

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The reason for giving Is to share in service To people in need And fulfill a purpose. Out of love of the Lord We give our best As love overflows So others are blessed. Generously…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Blessings, Cheerfulness, Choices, Faith, Generosity, Grace, Habits, Inspiration, Joy, Love, Poetry, Relay For Life | Leave a comment

Comfort for the Downcast

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The pictures below shows a morning back in 2015 with snow on the ground. The next photo is from the same office on the same day looking out the same window showing a sunny and…

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Making a Stand

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It takes courage to make a stand against those that oppose our freedom. Below is a picture my daughter took when she went to Washing ton D. C. on a class trip years ago. It’s…

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One Common Link

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like oil mixed with water, Winter and silk, Pizza and weight loss Or vinegar with milk The world has idols Worshiped in wickedness That do not mix well With righteousness. But a common link Is…