Category Archives: Poems

Divine Sign

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
If hopes are dashed By issues of many kinds, Look for a sign From the One Divine. His plans do not always fit What many have outlined But His ways are superior To the ways…

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Mini Vacation

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Recently, I’ve been digitizing old pictures so they can be organized and safely archived. At times, this seems like taking a mini-vacation and it sparks a poem. The pictures were taken on a trip my…

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Praise for our Days

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It is good to praise God because when our hope is in His unfailing love; we receive rewards like wonder, inspiration and security. In return, it is pleasing to God when give praise. There is…

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He Accepts All

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

God gives Cornelius instructions through an Angel and prepares Peter for his future association with Gentiles through a vision.  These men of faith took action to fulfill God’s purpose.  In Acts 10:34-48 are listed facts that Peter wants Cornelius to … Continue reading →

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Never Too Late for a Clean Slate

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Questionable deeds Of our sinful past. Where does this lead One may ask? The thoughts of the past can Put tremendous strain on us. Leading to a life of chaos That makes us go nuts.…

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