Tag Archives: Poetry

A Grand Future to Look Forward To

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

After the devotional Picture of How Life Will Be, we should be ready to praise God with song and give thanks in all circumstances. Described to us is a glimpse of heaven; the temperature is perfect, there is plenty of … Continue reading →

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Desire for Spiritual Communion

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

This week, I’ve been posting some thoughts from my study of Song of Songs 1-3. Some read this book of the Bible as a love poem; others believe it is written symbolically to express the affections between Christ and the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Communion

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

Some read the Song of Solomon as a love poem; others believe it is written symbolically to express the affections between Christ and the church. Whichever way you read it, we can learn about spiritual communion which gives strength for … Continue reading →

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Poem to Help Apply Faith

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

I’ve been studying in 2 Chronicles 31-33 this past week; there are some good kings and some bad kings. Even the best of leaders can fall into the traps of pride and materialism but there are steps one can take. … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Poem 11/23/2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

Studying in 2 Chronicles 31-33 this past week, I’ve learned that one of the main attributes of any leader is having confidence and this in turn gives confidence to their followers. Here’s a poem that this study has inspired: Giving … Continue reading →