Category Archives: Poems

Stepping Ahead with Faith

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Step ahead into the future To build a better nation Step ahead with faith With no hesitation The lack of faith Gets one off track We may face difficulties But know God has our back…

Posted in Devotionals, Genesis, Poems | Tagged Courage, Difficulty, Doubts, Exploration, Faith, Fears, fellowship, God, Lord, Mission, Strength, Thankfulness, Trust, Worship | 4 Comments

All Things are Possible with God

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source While building the ark, there were probably many reservations, fears, doubts, and problems that Noah encountered but he responded to this incredible instruction from God with purpose and resolve. Here is a link to a poem I wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Psalm, Purpose | Tagged Achievement, Disciplined, Focus, God, Mountains, Noah, Plan, Resolve, Seas | 2 Comments

Here I am Lord

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The lie was believed And Eve was deceived Giving in to temptation And the need for salvation The devil would clap For the falling into the trap For humanity was led astray And it was…

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Genesis, Poems | Tagged Adam, Behavior, Cross, Deception, Eve, Garden of Eden, God, Good Deeds, Grace, Lord, Mission, Praise, Salvation, Savior, Temptation, Truth, victory, Youth | 2 Comments

Adam Working in the Garden

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Working the garden And naming the birds Naming the animals And attending to the herds Focused on the job Being the dude Taking care of each detail Even in the nude Totally focused on a purpose…

Posted in Enthusiasm, Genesis, Poems | Tagged Adam, Eve, Garden of Eden, God, Nature, Purpose, Stewardship, World | Leave a comment

Overcomers

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Don’t believe in defeat The future is not bleak Nothing is impossible For with God, all is possible Let us be touched with divine power And never ever cower For greatness is released And his…