Tag Archives: Faith

Poem Inspired by Relay for Life

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Last Saturday, my family went to the Relay for Life of our community. We’ve attended this event for the past nine years and have dedicated a luminaria in my mom’s memory each year. Here is a link to a poem that was inspired … Continue reading →

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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…

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Finishing in Grand Fashion

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

God’s way is the winning way. As we compete in the fast paced race of life, nothing is more important than being highly favored by God because He is big enough to make up for our deficiencies and provide the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 29-32

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied how Esau was talked out of his birthright because he only looked at what he wanted in the short term. The lesson to me was that we must be able to make decisions … Continue reading →

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Planting Seeds for God’s Blessings

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Influence Future Generations, the thought was about offering our children the way that brings victory for the future. We owe it to those we love to be the best we can and to plant seeds for God’s … Continue reading →

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