Category Archives: Poems

Steadfast Toward the Mission

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God will give us insight To how to play our part Yielding for His glory With all our heart. Along the way, We may face trials But are also blessed With many smiles. The thing…

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Spiritual Treasures are Forever

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Earthly things today Are short term however Spiritual things Are forever. On the outside We may fade away But on the inside We grow day by day. Difficulties are Only temporary So overcome with the…

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All-Surpassing Power

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We may face pressure But never crushed; We face uncertainty But never lack of trust. Persecution But no isolation; Maybe struck down, But no devastation. In our difficulties We overcome With a greater power To…

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Ordinary to Extraordinary

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The gospel message Turns the ordinary Into something Extraordinary. For the gift of Christ On the Cross freed All believers And meets every need. Each and every day, Show your reverence To God’s powerful Word…

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Encourage and Affirm

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The following poem inspired from the song Words by Hawk Nelson. There will be days Of frustration When your hard work Leads to aggravation And some may question Your qualifications But if you continue To…