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
Happy Thanksgiving
As I’m basking in the warm sunlight that’sby my building I am far from hereNear the noisy highway that reminds methat I’d like to move to somewhere warm, like Florida You have seen so many gone by nowWhen are we moving on from here?And it seems very odd to sayyou’re the one who’s in… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
The Paths of Righteousness
We forget what it is that we’ve readand regret that we did not as ledWe’d rejected life’s food we were fedSuch neglect as we lay on death’s bed There are smart ways to do things and dumb ways. Most of the time I do things the smart way but sometimes I do things the… Continue reading The Paths of Righteousness
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
Call on God, Fallen Soldiers
God shares plans however he wants If he puts you down it’s for your good God’s in total control; he owns not part but all The Bible says the earth is the LORD’S Call on him, though fallenGod wants to be your everything God will do whatever he wants If he wants us sick… Continue reading Call on God, Fallen Soldiers
Philip the Cat
Little ginger is no nibblerhe took a chunk right off my ear Have some liver, that’s my dinner you’ve got me living life in fear Hey, orange cat, with the enormous appetite Eat up all of the bugs you can find And all the grass that the lawnmower misses On the lawn you’re the… Continue reading Philip the Cat
A True Believer Manifesto
She was a humble servant who is now bold with a good soldier She was once a working girl who was brought up to be fought for He was so kind to work with her when he got her, like a fatherHe sacrificed his life for herAnd he’s loved her like a brother –… Continue reading A True Believer Manifesto
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
The Most Romantic
Life can be awfully tough, but deep in my heart there’s love I can be kind of mean, but you keep me pretty sweet A summer breeze…although it’s almost over we will always be Romance in my home You are the most romantic And we’re never apart in this God-forsaken world How many things… Continue reading The Most Romantic
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
You’re Taking Care of Things
I drive an old junky car but it’s gotten me so very far I don’t idolize it, that’s for sure so we know just who, indeed’s, in charge We’re going the same way You are my closest, nearest friend Thank you, God, that I will pass each test I have realized that, so I’ve… Continue reading You’re Taking Care of Things
Lucy Ventura Part IV
Groping for the answer in the dark How lost, you seemed, so you packed and travelled to a land where we’d go far Oh, Mom, the best thing about you was who you knew and that was God Early, Dad’s new business didn’t fly Relationships, in the end, there’s nothing else that keeps us… Continue reading Lucy Ventura Part IV
Our Eternal Relationship
Jesus, you’ve obeyed And your life you gave So, we’ll graduate. And I love to praise How long must we wait? This world’s so insane that they think we’re strange We will leave this… Continue reading Our Eternal Relationship
River Discipline
Not the vast Pacific or the mighty Mississippi just a strip across the landthat is, sadly, real dryAnd we see it ’cause we can ’cause the river gives life Not the Hudson River flowing by Big Apple City But through it we understand we won’t actually die that we all should meet there and… Continue reading River Discipline
Strange Love
I’ll be whole, complete Going home, so sweet Just us, two, none else Here, with you to help I stand with you in the congregation By faith you will take this stranger all the way So, I lift my head Not a stiff, who’s dead I’m transformed from stone Know I’m warm, not cold A… Continue reading Strange Love
Lucy Ventura Part III
I’ve had buddies come and go You will never go But you’re very jealous (for good)And you let me know from time to time LORD, I know that you guide me And I know that you’re near me I can rely on you I will not fear with you I’ve had others that could… Continue reading Lucy Ventura Part III
Lucy Ventura Part II
My mother’s gone and I felt sad but when I thought of foods she’s cooked lasagna, in particular I started feeling like I should Loved ones may be gone butthink about your excellent memories and they live! The way Mom dressed, how good she looked I concentrate on positives and all she said and… Continue reading Lucy Ventura Part II
Lucy Ventura
I hadn’t seen my friends for a long time because of the evil that’s like a wallI showed one friend my place for the first time We hardly had greeted before the callMy mother was dying and that was all God takes us from the highest highsto the lowest lowsand back again I grabbed… Continue reading Lucy Ventura
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 Saves His People
Joseph was in prison It was not a palace God gave Joseph wisdom And he ruled with Pharaoh The theme of the Bible is salvation how God saves his people All the Hebrews suffered slavery for a season God made Egypt humble Paved the way to freedom The theme of the Bible is salvation… Continue reading God Saves His People
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 Rapture
When I think of flying I think of flying to heaven I think of flying away from here, forever Flying away from the pain Flying away, someday When I think of flying I think of meeting real servants I think of meeting the King of life eternal Meeting the meek one who saves Seeing… Continue reading The Rapture
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
Loving Man
My sister’s trying She made a long hard tryand always acted nice but went in, with men who were deceptive I met a good man who will protect me He’s a loving man as long as you do all that he commands He is a general Trusting is everything My sister’s dying Though things… Continue reading Loving Man
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
It’s that time again. Cicadas are back
They are only harmful if swallowed – by our pets, of course. But they can cause digestive problems for dogs and cats. Soon, a trillion or so of these invaders will come out of the ground and inhabit the USA. They are large… Continue reading It’s that time again. Cicadas are back
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
The Prince of Peace
I always find my way out to the countrynot far from me are all the country roadsThe roads out there are altogether lovelyand they all lead to where I want to go See, New Jeru and freedom’s in the countryand we will meet real quickly there I hopeThe roads to it are gravel and… Continue reading The Prince of 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
Wanna Hold Her
She comes from good stockbut good stock is just not enough to save herShe’s got a great faceand she’s sharp but that’s not about to change things I wanted her to run into my armsI wanted so much to hold her Maria, I’ve seen the ways that people go This world’s full of sinwill… Continue reading Wanna Hold Her
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
You Take Care Of Us
A loser was what I used to bewith eyes as blind as a batbut you knew that I’d have potential we’d seeand you’d take care of all that Anyone can love what they love’cause everyone just loves what they lovebut you loved me when I wascompletely unlovable I used to be a simpleton thenI… Continue reading You Take Care Of Us
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
From the mountains to the valleys, to the rivers and the deserts, to the rich and to the poor, Merry Christmas to you all!
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
Jersey Christmas
It’s cold in Jersey but I do not speak of the weather Teeth chatter, brr!our people are rarely together If they liked me, I would think I was doing something very wrong Our truck goes further and when we all go, it’s forever Time’s up, New Jersey ’cause where we’re all going is heaven… Continue reading Jersey Christmas
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
Not This But That
Now the serpent was more subtlethan any other beast of the fieldwhich the LORD God had madeThe enemy brought treats for the deal Eve desired to be wiserShe was tricked into eating the forbidden fruitAdam saw that she didn’t die physically(but spiritually) and he ate some, tooThey… Continue reading Not This But That
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
Satan’s Load
A train, weighted down, with lots of stuffis kind of hard to goit starts off very slowBut soon, it’s rolling along, down the tracksand when it’s on a rollit’s hard to keep control The train is kind of hard to stopbut not so hard for God A truck, weighted down, with lots of stuffis… Continue reading Satan’s Load
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
P.S. Underdog Theme
Who are who? Who are who? Who are who? Who are who? Far, he’s on the other side!But criminals cannot hide!Soon, we’ll see his lovely bride! Who are who? Who are who? Who are who? Who are who? I will be like the most High When liars lie and cheaters cheatand fighters fight for… Continue reading P.S. Underdog Theme
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
True Believer
No more mining love, I don’t dig for goldyou never would let me find a life thereNo more hopeful rooms, in the little lightI fear one misstep and I would die there Oddly, though, it’s trueI feel loved by youYou’ve made me a True Believer During quiet nights I am not alonethe stars and… Continue reading True Believer
Evergreens
Once, I took my cat out for a walk and I had a glimpse of heaven. We walked around, and Philip investigated everything in sight. He was in heaven. But we had already gone inside of a group of evergreen trees and I wasn’t in the mood to go in there, again, so, I… Continue reading Evergreens
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
Happy Father’s Day
I’m learning not to be an enemy but a friendMy neighbors are starting to get obnoxious, againIt’s God’s signal to me that I’ve got to move on We are pilgrims in this landIt’s up to God where and if we stand My friends and I have to leave the textPeople come and go so… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
In Our Rugged Car
You realize, that when you were happy, you didn’t criticize people half as much as you do now, that you’re not as happy. “That’s what it is!” you say. And it makes you glad. But then, the agitators, the saddest of the sad, come back, and make you mad, again. And you get… Continue reading In Our Rugged Car
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
Leaders in Love
I was afraid when I saw the Judgecome out of his chambers You don’t want meI am not a hero I thought we must keep outof the Judge’s way You don’t want meI am not a hero But if you want a reluctant leaderthen, okayWhat a day!You’re okay, and I’m okay, too But, regarding… Continue reading Leaders in Love
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