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Summer Flowers We have reached that warm weather season again. The kids are out of school, watermelon is in season and the flowers are in bloom. Flowers given as gifts convey many different meanings.  In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the sentiment that gives the gift its …

Decoration Day Memorial Day was once known as Decoration Day. Decoration Day began after the American Civil War to commemorate the Confederate and Union soldiers who had died in the war. The mourners honored the fallen by placing flowers on their graves. On the first Decoration Day in 1868, over 5,000 participants decorated over 20,000 Union and Confederate graves buried in Arlington National cemetery. What a sight that must have been! In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson's Administratio …

                                                   Bonded by Blood:  By Blake Bradley & Justin McGowan This is the story of two men. Two men who came together during a day of unrest in America. The tragedy in Ferguson, Missouri was being aired live all over the country. People were feeling so many emotions; anger, confusion, and most prevalent …

From the day a child is born, until the day a mother takes her last breath on earth, the mother's love is steadfast and true. She is there when her child is sick, needs guidance, discipline, encouragement, and when the child passes through life’s milestone events. Mothers bring love to everything the child encounters. I believe mothers have the toughest job on earth. They serve as physician, counselor, theologian, chef, coach, driver, accountant, maid, teacher, friend, and more. I often …

A look inside the Customer Service Department at Shields of Strength Since the inception of Shields of Strength in 1996, customer satisfaction has always been at the top of our priority list. We guarantee our products and our pledge is 100% customer satisfaction. We want our customers to know they can come to us anytime if something does not seem right with your purchase.  We are here to serve you, provide advice, resolve shipping problems, exchange and/or replace items to ensu …

                                                                        Jonas Grey -RB Christine Michael - RB                  New England Patriots Seattle Seahawks We are so excited to introduce our new apparel line to you!  We now carry various st …

I recently asked several individuals in the fitness industry to talk about their faith and the impact of God’s word engraved on Shields of Strength. After speaking to them, I noticed a powerful connection among the athletes regardless of their sport. God’s word has a huge impact on their lives. Hearing and seeing God’s Word is one thing but taking those Words and acting on them is another. When we act on God’s Word it grows inside of us and transforms us from within. That's when the re …

Since the beginning of time, people have faced many trials in their lives.  We have been battered, disappointed, abused, some have experienced unbelievable pain, etc. etc. and you name it! The devil loves to prey on us during these times, especially when we are at our weakest state.                                                           &nb …