Acts 17

  I have found the wayNow I rarely strayLike a lamb in the midst of wolvesThere’s no chance if I fight aloneAnd can’t run any betterBut I love you good shepherdAnd I’ll trust you forever Like we’re on a farmWe’re not far from harmHere, the lion could fool the sheepinto heading down to a streamSince… Continue reading Acts 17

Dull Outfit

  The interested see symbolismfree spirits really hear itfree wheels are actually bit bythe fearful brutes when near them And you, idealists, say I should be happyAs if I should be glad to be dragged through the mud like thisas part of this loser outfit No literature, the simpletonswell-rounded as groundhogsare living by idiotssurrounding and… Continue reading Dull Outfit

God’s Honor

  Compassion for the saddened soldierswho, in a copterout, on a transportup in the sunsetBusiness few know much about When few would care where you landit is enough just to stand Life will be troublebut we will trust the LORD Some comfort for the humbled workerswho, in a dinerwhere they are testedhave landed clientsAnd by… Continue reading God’s Honor

Man of Constant Prayer

  In the onset of a deep depressionWith a lot that’s even more distressingI will not forget who’s in my cornerTime and time again, my secret weapon I’m glad I have you, Lord You have got me pretty optimisticand don’t want me being too neglectfulsince you are the one and only positiveas they’ve gathered in… Continue reading Man of Constant Prayer

God Saves His People

We were sinners, now, we’re winners… God had flooded the whole earthand destroyed all of the sinnersNoah preached and built the arkand his family got in it On the eve of catastrophein the sea of humanityJesus is Noah’s arkHe’s our shipEnter in God is frightening and he’s mighty… God had sent out gruesome plaguesfor the… Continue reading God Saves His People

The North Country Train

  Scirocco spreads Sahara’s heatwhere, on and on, they’re fast asleep Sicily’s in the middle of the Great Sea I hear the train’s long whistle, blowing loud and clear He’s here, to take us, winners, very far from here Don’t take off your jacket. Or remove your shoes He is moving fast and there’s no… Continue reading The North Country Train

God is my Provider

  I’m not the greatest plannerand not the greatest workerI’m not the greatest saverand not the greatest serverbut God is my provider I’m not the greatest carerand not the greatest speakerI’m not the greatest helper and not the greatest leader but God is my provider God gave the Israelites manna in the desert and Noah,… Continue reading God is my Provider

Agreed

  Most wake up every morning intrigued by where they’ll go It’s basically two ways the high road and the low Life’s that simple, although we need to be agreeable We’re prey to our emotions deceived by you know who It’s culturally brand new but we were once like glue That’s not civilized – no… Continue reading Agreed

God’s Our Everything

  You’ve been working very hard doing all that you’ve been told How you’ve battled and come far Now you’re safe, inside your home Outside of your window’s a siren, so shrill just how did they reach you on top of your hill? Problems all around you and you are getting sadder and sadder God’s… Continue reading God’s Our Everything

The LORD Is In His Holy Temple

  When there’s so much suppression and there’s loads of oppression remember the LORD is in his holy temple When the wicked forget him and the stubborn neglect him remember the LORD is in his holy temple After we grow, some that’s where we’re going When there’s little integrity and there’s less and less friendliness… Continue reading The LORD Is In His Holy Temple

I Am Like My Idol

  Hard-living in the world today making things difficult So many competitors in it but we aren’t sinners Lambs are the winners People are wicked but I am like my idol Hard-living each and every day giving me scars and things They’re making it hard as anything and putting up fences Doves fly together People… Continue reading I Am Like My Idol

Plant

  Plants are incredible They grow and grow all day They’re here, then they’re gone And they are edible, as you know Every week they get a little darker Every week, till they’re, sadly, gone at once They give and give and give They spring with birds and grow for the herdsIn winter the deer… Continue reading Plant

The Virtuous Woman’s Thoughts

  Do people look up in the sky anymore?Through the ugly sounds Through the puffy clouds Do people look far down the road anymore?Through the cars and trucks Through the stars and up Do people look into their hearts anymore?Through the little stuff Through forbidden love I do    

Eternal Spring

  It’s springtime and she’s not alonebut it’s been a long, cold winterThe snow’s been falling and she frozein a winter that’s been frigid Honeybees and bumblebees, she lovesyellow jackets and wasps, not so muchbut it’s spring And the owner and the rancher and the farmer have been good to her It’s springtime and all… Continue reading Eternal Spring

Keep the Peace

  The proud are obnoxious wherever you turnYou pick off their vomit outside of their churchThe proud see bad doctors and enter real hurtwho’re even more harmful, they exit far worse Keep the peace, they say People are not only haters they are wastersThey are not only takers they are changersNot sustainers or relayers but… Continue reading Keep the Peace

God Saves His Friends

  In the time of Noahwickedness had covered earthPeople panicked overwater that was flooding earth It seemed like it was the endbut the theme of the Bible isGod saves his peopleHe saves his friends In the time of MosesPharaoh had a hardened heartPlagues made him colderIsrael cried out to God It seemed like it was… Continue reading God Saves His Friends

Unusual That You Love Me

  When I was young I was the dumbest kid on the blockWe didn’t know that creative types are retardedAnd I was in love with the smartest girl in my classIt’s not that opposites attract but we want what we haven’t gotI’ve always liked qualityAnd that’s why I love youthough I started out a loserAnd… Continue reading Unusual That You Love Me

As Every Idol’s Being Taken Away

  Now, some are not awake but stars are not asleepA trumpet ought to play and start me on a dreamIf I hear an unusual soundor if some people start running aroundchange comes over me, like I’m finally freeI look to the east ’cause I want to seethe Judgment Day The day is cold and… Continue reading As Every Idol’s Being Taken Away

Infinite Eternal Love

  Tons of butter on my toast, tons of butterSlabs, I’ll cut, into chunksbut tons and tons of butter on my toastAs with love, an infinityin this incorruptible body, for eternity Because I’m kingOf course, I’m kingin this indignation There’s so much work to dobut there is peace in the morningIt’s not really health, safety,… Continue reading Infinite Eternal Love

War is Almost Over

  While people go about their businessbut walking in a way that’s wrongI’m sorry ’bout just how we’ve left thingsbut all they do is wage this war How sad! how sad it all isBut glad! real glad we’ll all be War is almost overWar is almost overYou’re a loyal soldierWar is almost over It’s said… Continue reading War is Almost Over

My Young Bride

  Why are so many popular people dying?Why are once-treasured products unreliable?Why are once-trusted institutions getting stranger?Why is it all I’m used to seems so shaky? When you question, “Why doesn’t anything work around here?”you’ll get your answer when you see meI have to be what you love most in this worldIt must be me… Continue reading My Young Bride

We Still Have Each Other

After all the hateful neighbors I have cursed with so much abundant suffering that still hurts and the foxes in the garden still around and the rotten mob that’s constant, in the townsin your mountains I have fled in your mountains, finally free Though we fight and disagree I still have you and you still… Continue reading We Still Have Each Other

Rev 21 & 22

  Her twelve foundations and gateswhere nations, saved, enter in, safelyburn bright all daythe light of God has filled the place See the holy city, new Jerusalemcoming down from God out of heavenprepared as a bride for her husband With no more tears from our eyesand no more death, sorrow or cryingit’s no more painthe… Continue reading Rev 21 & 22

Forever Home

  Redemption! is just around the cornerand heaven! is just across the borderSharing the heavy loadwhere it’s a messed-up roadBut it’s home!It’s our home! Together, I know that we can make itto friends there, the place has got no traitorsPatiently, we will goIt is our only hopeBut it’s home!It’s our home! Forever! in our home!where… Continue reading Forever Home

Hey, I Love You

  You’re the perfect personWhich we all are certainNothing else is worse thanignoring the facts I’m crying out for justiceI’ve proven that I love youLet’s move out to the countryand never come back Hey, I love youHey, I love youHey, I love youThere’s no jealousy hereNo one else is above you We know you’re the… Continue reading Hey, I Love You

Trust in the LORD with All your Heart

  I’m dreading the dark days of the devil Our treasured love of God is stolen by his rival This enemy always (and only) causes trouble We’d better study (very carefully) the Bible It says Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding In all your ways acknowledge… Continue reading Trust in the LORD with All your Heart

She-wolf’s Howllelujah Chorus

          I’m a wolf that everybody fearsI was howling at the moona few minutes ago, about life, you know:How STU! pid, yethow BEAU! tifulBut now, I’m running with the packup the mountain on a missionWe’re a ship that only God can steer From the valley to the mountainhowling back up to… Continue reading She-wolf’s Howllelujah Chorus

2020’s Destroyer

  My lovely bride has beenso badly disrespectedMy lovely world of whichso many have neglected I AM the destroyer What goes around will comeback to the ones who sent it I AM the destroyerI AM their employer You saw them fired beforeIt has been public recordAnd when they’ve knocked on doorsYou are free, so I… Continue reading 2020’s Destroyer

North Star

  You’ve got all you’re needing to livewhat more could I give you?This world’s so frigidmy love must be itThe life that I’m living As trust grows more and more Good things for usbut bad things for bad peopleYou’re from the north countryand you’re my North Star I won’t be requiring muchbut freedom to love… Continue reading North Star

Jesus and his Bride

      At Christmastime   His Bride first: Presents are expensiveLines are longPeople are hard to pleaseI hate malls Why do we look forward to this time of year?Why are we still happy with this kind of thing? Christmas spirit Snowfall is so scaryRoads are slickBosses that want you inmake me sick Why do… Continue reading Jesus and his Bride

The Christmas Spirit of Authority

    The spirit of authority is scary to everyone and with good reason. People in authority have power over us, death and more.     The gifts I bought my co-workers for Christmas were a hit.   Because my supervisor was so helpful to me this year I wanted to buy her a gift… Continue reading The Christmas Spirit of Authority

Christmas Star

  One unexpectedly good thing about Christmas:it’s nice and warm when you’re cooking in the kitchen I don’t really care about presents this yearI don’t even care about giving giftsWhat I’m looking forward to is you, this yearAnd going home with you, really quick(not St. Nick) I know you’re pretty busy on my behalfbut I… Continue reading Christmas Star

Father’s and Mother’s Superheroes

  There are three kinds of people: supernatural, natural, and unnatural. “And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” (Genesis 2:15) “And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: for God doth know that in the day… Continue reading Father’s and Mother’s Superheroes

Christmas Wishes

  My Christmas wish isyou would have beautiful snowand not have an accidentyou would have people nearbybut only real happy onesyour road wide and cleanyour toes never freezeChristmas wishes to you from me More Christmas wishesyou would have friends by your sidetogether a chance to bewarm and cozy insidea special romance, maybeto always be freeyour… Continue reading Christmas Wishes

America

  The proud and the greedythis scary world’s troublethe Pilgrims were fleeingand soon, they would run toAmerica Less frigid than guiltytheir very first winterin Plymouth the Pilgrimstook food that was hiddenAmericawhat would you have done? Though starving and freezinghow dare they’d think taking?But they were so Godlythey vowed they’d replace itAmericawhat would you have done?… Continue reading America

Miraclemaker

  Autumn leaves are fallingSouthern winds are callingBut I won’t be drawingaway from you All the leaves are changingBirds are congregatingBut I will be stayingright here, with you I fear it’s true you’re larger than the universebut ’cause of you the two of us are one, not two Gravy’s in the ladleTurkey’s on the tableAnd… Continue reading Miraclemaker

The Deportables’s Xgiving

  Remember a big turkey for Thanksgiving?Remember? With family and friends?The best was we used to get together for dinner Remember the time our soul was fed? And now we’ll have a turkey burger with ketchup but talk about the time we’ll be together forever Scoffers, walking in their own lustsand saying, Where is the… Continue reading The Deportables’s Xgiving

The Love of God

  The closing of the American mindStores closedDark winter closing inBlue clothes uniformsA cloak of transparencyClones and unitsChloe has gone to bedAnd closers are cheered by cardboard fans Truth is far, far, far, or gonewhen money or love is involvedWho can stand?Only those completely clothedwith the blood of God The feeding of the American sheepBleat,… Continue reading The Love of God

II Chronicles 20

  He leads her through Mountroyal townwhile the whole city’s burning downThey are a couple in the townSeems like the only one aroundThis is the city on the mountainShe can lay down here, by his towerShe is so pretty, he’s pure powerThey’re both in town at this late hour The couple goes through townlike they’re… Continue reading II Chronicles 20

I’m Reaching Deep and Being Thankful

  It hasn’t rained for many days but my fruit will never wither I’m in the heat but won’t complain since my roots are in the river I’m reaching deep and being thankful No, I won’t die for lack of rain but will love in any weather since I can see and know the way… Continue reading I’m Reaching Deep and Being Thankful

Christmas Indignation

Santa says there’s too much fighting in America so, he won’t fly here He thinks there’s too much violence in the streets Yes, but Jesus still lives in my heart They can’t get him out of here So, it is Christmas inside and not outside this year Yes, it is Christmas inside Rudolph says there’s… Continue reading Christmas Indignation

Enthusiasm for the First Couple

  Donald and Melania Trumpare typical AmericansThey are both compassionateand are both always caring(among the many things we love) What a lovely couplePresident and Mrs. Trump Mr. and Mrs. Trumptraditional AmericansThey are very honestand are both always sharingtheir time, their energy, their love What a lovely couplePresident and Mrs. Trump We love them, both, very… Continue reading Enthusiasm for the First Couple

His Story Repeats

  Forced to make bricks without strawFew know our history at allLORD, you are it‘Cause you are His storyIt is no mysteryDying, but with glorybringing us in We don’t deserve your kind loveOr all your work from aboveLORD, help us prayNone can compare to youAll the great things you doBlack are our skies, not blueHelp… Continue reading His Story Repeats

I always get upset when I park my car at the store because the parking lot is on a steep incline with a river at the bottom and I think my car is going to roll down into the river. Because when I get out of the store the car is still there…

    I have an old car that I don’t like but it’s the perfect car for me.   This is a story about being trapped in a strange relationship – and accepting it.     On July 2, 2020, I got into a car accident. “Oh, what a beautiful buck,” I thought, “Better go… Continue reading I always get upset when I park my car at the store because the parking lot is on a steep incline with a river at the bottom and I think my car is going to roll down into the river. Because when I get out of the store the car is still there…

The Good Shepherd

  The problem with loveis we love the wrong stuffand we’ve loved it too muchThen hearts become toughthat’s when steak is well-doneand when we’re on the run Trust in the LORD with all your heartand lean not unto your own understandingIn all your ways acknowledge himand he will direct your paths The pride of our… Continue reading The Good Shepherd

Winners

  This is a culture of deathIt is the way to the endIn a small bowl, not so bigStripped of all dignity, whipped Someday, we’re gonna be leaving themDon’t say if, but when I want to ride a horse, a white horserightout of here Animals caught in cruel trapsThere is no way to go backBirds… Continue reading Winners

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business It was a little blue denim jacket hanging on a rackA little comparison shopping and she’d be back forthe salesgirl to bag itIt was love at first sight with jacket Knowing it’s not automaticDon’t go down that path Only with that jacket onwould she be a match for thatred-hot passion Hisred-hot passion It… Continue reading Unfinished Business

Recovery Truck

  A consuming fire… That’s one of your namesWe have fear that’s healthy, fools are unafraidNothing that is dirty must be in the streetsEverything is spotless or burnt by your heat But all get stuck, in a ditchRecovery truck, get here, quick Judge is in his chamber, everyone can seeEvidence is mounting, still, there is… Continue reading Recovery Truck

With a Perfect Lover

  I was often the loser, you were often the winnerEven when you didn’t win, you wonI was stupid and foolish, none but you’d ever stick withI know what your secret is: your love Could you be someone who really loves me?‘Cause I could really use some love right now Have some breadlightly toastedwith lots… Continue reading With a Perfect Lover

Jesus Brings Perfect Peace

  The peace of God’s the greatest gift ever giventhe road you’re on that’s safeAnd Jesus Christ has paved that lane up to heavenso, no one leaves the way Jesus, the Prince of peaceHe brings us perfect peace Don’t worry more about the world all around youhave faith in who you’re withDon’t worry all about… Continue reading Jesus Brings Perfect Peace

Grown-up Love

        I’ve got so many projectsand just as many problems butyou’re guiding me and pilotingAll night, I see, with light I needEnlightening, my pride just fleesOur life I keep, not blind conceitSo, I trust in youknowing that you can do itGrown-up love… You’ve got all the answersto make me want to dance… Continue reading Grown-up Love

We Stagger Not

  You’re like the Amish, nowa people on the sidebut jewels on the crownand you will never hide There’s nothing here, for usthe sun is going downThe car is parked out backwe’ll drive it out of town So, start driving!In our junky carDon’t stop driving!On and on and on The ugly duckling’s gotits own peculiar… Continue reading We Stagger Not

Half-built Buildings

  Half-built buildings only slowly rotHalf-grown children, never to the topHalf-heard music, when you never wantHalf-dead users, soon, it all will stopwhen God takes care of business Half-filled orders when they have to shopHalf-told stories, honesty got choppedHalf-paid farmers burning half their cropsHalf-read novels, it’s a twisted plotwhen God takes care of business I think… Continue reading Half-built Buildings

The Most Trusted Name

  You left a perfect place to come to saveand led your people through the desert-wastelandsYou’ve cleaned me with your tearsI’ll trust you these lean yearsAnd love you even more Especially, since you’ve got the most trusted namewhen all the mudders play dumb gamesand all the others love to blameand they should all be quite… Continue reading The Most Trusted Name

My New Address

  While things are getting crazyand people getting dumberand acting less like neighborsour love is getting tougher Let us get through this messwith no regretsLet us get through and blessall those with less I carry your love with mewherever I goto feed the poor I carry your love with mewherever I goand open doors While… Continue reading My New Address

With the Destroyer

  With the destroyer I’m deadonly God could resurrect meIt’s a strong poison we’re fedHoly Father, resurrect meAlthough I have a bedthe grave is where I’ve sleptoh, Father, come and get memy spirit sighsin the silent roar of the battle With the destroyer I’m lostonly Christ could somehow find meLike a young boy who is… Continue reading With the Destroyer

Help for the Hour

  When the Jews were surrounded by enemiesand king Jehoshaphat had sought our God hecaused the people to remember God’s victoriesthen appointed singers to sing out, in front of the armyand sayPraise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for everAnd their enemies destroyed each otherAnd they couldn’t carry all the plunder This is a vision… Continue reading Help for the Hour

Judges in their chambers

  Drove past her work where posts are crookedThat nasty church he actually stood inHer health club, too, it’s not the sameIt’s gone from view, I’m in their place It’s sad, what’s happening to herHe’s a bad manIt sickens me, insideHe’s a despicable guy I passed her streets, which are abandonedRide fast by trees, so… Continue reading Judges in their chambers

Woman, you couldn’t go far enough

  I withhold the waters, then I send a floodYou have spiritual famine, I have endless loveall across the landWoman, I’m your man We are a mysteryAnd we are an instrument More than merely plans or a one-night standAll the others ran when I said I AmAnd I’ve proved I canWoman, I’m your man I… Continue reading Woman, you couldn’t go far enough

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