One by one they left us alone
Because we bow before His throne
Their hateful words cut to the bone
But we love God more than they've known
They leave church offended by truth
Pursuing sins and lusts of youth
They follow things that are uncouth
We pray they come home just like Ruth
Some family and friends have gone
But in the Lord we must press on
For Him alone can we count on
To save us from this Babylon
Dementia
'Twas a long dark night of the soul
She was only part, not the whole
As we grow old we lose control
Dementia surely takes its toll
I remember much better days
Days of wit and turning a phrase
Days when our hearts were set ablaze
By heaven's hope, and godly praise
Shadows of what we used to be
And shadows of what we will be
With new bodies so heavenly
From mortal cares we'll be set free
She was only part, not the whole
As we grow old we lose control
Dementia surely takes its toll
I remember much better days
Days of wit and turning a phrase
Days when our hearts were set ablaze
By heaven's hope, and godly praise
Shadows of what we used to be
And shadows of what we will be
With new bodies so heavenly
From mortal cares we'll be set free
Resurrection
It was a resurrection scene
After His death Jesus was seen
By Peter and the other men
Over five hundred people then
For as in Adam all will die
In Christ we'll all be made alive
Shadows of our future being
A new body we'll be seeing
Death swallowed up in victory
No, it's not contradictory
Sown in weakness, raised in power
In glory raised from dishonor
After His death Jesus was seen
By Peter and the other men
Over five hundred people then
For as in Adam all will die
In Christ we'll all be made alive
Shadows of our future being
A new body we'll be seeing
Death swallowed up in victory
No, it's not contradictory
Sown in weakness, raised in power
In glory raised from dishonor
A Prayer for Justice
Dear Father I pray for my wife
How she's treated has brought us strife
And heartache to family life
Bring justice for my darling wife
The land's not important to her
But one dismal thought does recur
Her feeling that seems to infer
That she was loved less does occur
How she's treated has brought us strife
And heartache to family life
Bring justice for my darling wife
The land's not important to her
But one dismal thought does recur
Her feeling that seems to infer
That she was loved less does occur
Jesus' Mock Parade
Imagine a great big parade
A military band that played
Tanks and rockets along the road
Soldiers marching in goose-step mode
And a dictator in a stand
He's clapping for the father land
For oppression and enslaving
All with flags and banners waving
Then imagine sometime later
A religious educator
Riding on a donkey mocking
Children cheering, people flocking
No parade with big finances
Simple banners of palm branches
The leaders that He undercut
Were Caesar, Herod and Pilate
A military band that played
Tanks and rockets along the road
Soldiers marching in goose-step mode
And a dictator in a stand
He's clapping for the father land
For oppression and enslaving
All with flags and banners waving
Then imagine sometime later
A religious educator
Riding on a donkey mocking
Children cheering, people flocking
No parade with big finances
Simple banners of palm branches
The leaders that He undercut
Were Caesar, Herod and Pilate
(Mark 11:1-11)
Snow in Spring
What! Snow in Spring, not snow in Spring
Whoever heard of such a thing
It's wet and sticks to everything
A foot of snow first day of Spring
I'll take the car and try the lane
No need to plow, the drive's no strain
I'll sit right here and not complain
A day at home is not in vain
Whoever heard of such a thing
It's wet and sticks to everything
A foot of snow first day of Spring
I'll take the car and try the lane
No need to plow, the drive's no strain
I'll sit right here and not complain
A day at home is not in vain
Land of the Gun
America's still number one
Because it's the land of the gun
The right to own one we have won
And owning guns can't be undone
But think a minute should we rule
That those who use them go to school
And learn to use them like a tool
Not handle them like any fool
The thin edge of the wedge they say
A slippery slope to the day
They take all of our guns away
Well that's bad logic by the way
A license lets you drive a car
And cars won't be banned by some czar
It let's us know how skilled you are
You've been approved to drive a car
Sure criminals still drive without
The legal right to drive no doubt
But aren't you glad that most check out
It's so much safer than without
Because it's the land of the gun
The right to own one we have won
And owning guns can't be undone
But think a minute should we rule
That those who use them go to school
And learn to use them like a tool
Not handle them like any fool
The thin edge of the wedge they say
A slippery slope to the day
They take all of our guns away
Well that's bad logic by the way
A license lets you drive a car
And cars won't be banned by some czar
It let's us know how skilled you are
You've been approved to drive a car
Sure criminals still drive without
The legal right to drive no doubt
But aren't you glad that most check out
It's so much safer than without
Speak to us Smooth Things
Please Mr Preacher, you Bible teacher
Don't shine a bright light on doing what's right
Why don't you feature another creature
The wolf doesn't bite; he preaches delight
What God will allow is your best life now
No need for a loss; don't mention the cross
Health, wealth anyhow is the sacred cow
So you are the boss, preach profit not loss
Speak to us smooth things, the toys that God brings
Don't preach about hell, sin and please don't yell
Just tell us we're kings, how good always wins
And things will go well, forever we'll dwell
So preach to deceive and not to aggrieve
Don't preach that the cross shows we must take loss
Deceptions please weave; preach lies or we'll leave
So preach like a boss but not of the cross
Don't shine a bright light on doing what's right
Why don't you feature another creature
The wolf doesn't bite; he preaches delight
What God will allow is your best life now
No need for a loss; don't mention the cross
Health, wealth anyhow is the sacred cow
So you are the boss, preach profit not loss
Speak to us smooth things, the toys that God brings
Don't preach about hell, sin and please don't yell
Just tell us we're kings, how good always wins
And things will go well, forever we'll dwell
So preach to deceive and not to aggrieve
Don't preach that the cross shows we must take loss
Deceptions please weave; preach lies or we'll leave
So preach like a boss but not of the cross
One Pastor's Week
Sunday the Pastor stands to preach
And faithfully the Word does teach
But Monday he is all alone
Office paper work in his home
He's working on the worship plan
And his sermon that clergyman
Tuesday work that sermon some more
Clergy meeting, head out the door
Hospital visit in downtown
The service club and then calm down
Wednesday noon the women will meet
Then Bible Study is a treat
Thursday the Pastor's day of rest
Relax a little and be blessed
Friday work that sermon some more
Some visits, maybe help the poor
Saturday prayer and fellowship
Last chance for sermon craftsmanship
And faithfully the Word does teach
But Monday he is all alone
Office paper work in his home
He's working on the worship plan
And his sermon that clergyman
Tuesday work that sermon some more
Clergy meeting, head out the door
Hospital visit in downtown
The service club and then calm down
Wednesday noon the women will meet
Then Bible Study is a treat
Thursday the Pastor's day of rest
Relax a little and be blessed
Friday work that sermon some more
Some visits, maybe help the poor
Saturday prayer and fellowship
Last chance for sermon craftsmanship
Selfishness
Jesus taught that selfishness destroys us
Selfishness is thus
Selfish people always want their own way
They fight every day
They have unrealistic expectations
Destroy relations
Selfish people can’t take criticism
But they constantly criticize others
Selfishness is thus
Selfish people always want their own way
They fight every day
They have unrealistic expectations
Destroy relations
Selfish people can’t take criticism
That's narcissism
A life that smothers
Lie and manipulate; can’t be trusted
Friends are disgusted
They want the largest portion for the self
The best off the shelf
God help us and heal us from all this mess
Our world's in distress
Why
Why my friend did you have to die
It's really hard to say goodbye
I know how much you meant to me
And now I pray you've been set free
From those who swindle, lie and steal
Who made your life such an ordeal
Your friendship was encouragement
You really were the finest gent
It's really hard to say goodbye
I know how much you meant to me
And now I pray you've been set free
From those who swindle, lie and steal
Who made your life such an ordeal
Your friendship was encouragement
You really were the finest gent
Church
Don't leave, it hurts so much you know
When folks at church decide to go
Preachers say what they think is right
Feel free to disagree, alright?
Two people just cannot agree
On everything in life you see
If you get mad and choose to leave
Where is the church you can believe
You'll run across something there too
That you believe doesn't suit you
We agree ninety five percent
On faith and love and to repent
When folks at church decide to go
Preachers say what they think is right
Feel free to disagree, alright?
Two people just cannot agree
On everything in life you see
If you get mad and choose to leave
Where is the church you can believe
You'll run across something there too
That you believe doesn't suit you
We agree ninety five percent
On faith and love and to repent
Bullied
Bullied by her own family
Into thinking she has no plea
She asks why don't they love me too
He gets so much; I must make do
She can't complain; that's how it is
She gets a bit; the bulk is his
Injustice hurts a family
Let's move away so we feel free
To face it every day is hard
Reminders all surround the yard
Forgiveness is a must I know
But pain remains; it's best to go
Into thinking she has no plea
She asks why don't they love me too
He gets so much; I must make do
She can't complain; that's how it is
She gets a bit; the bulk is his
Injustice hurts a family
Let's move away so we feel free
To face it every day is hard
Reminders all surround the yard
Forgiveness is a must I know
But pain remains; it's best to go
Lies
All politicians seem to lie
No truth in products that I buy
And history won't tell the truth
Gone, naivete of my youth
I don't trust anyone at all
From scientists to the phone call
And medicine's another scam
A sacrifice and I'm the lamb
A world of lies; who can you trust
My attitude is pure disgust
O God please help us; we're a mess
These constant lies have brought distress
No truth in products that I buy
And history won't tell the truth
Gone, naivete of my youth
I don't trust anyone at all
From scientists to the phone call
And medicine's another scam
A sacrifice and I'm the lamb
A world of lies; who can you trust
My attitude is pure disgust
O God please help us; we're a mess
These constant lies have brought distress
Unclog Arteries
Unclog arteries naturally
Asparagus and broccoli
Use avocado or green tea
Eat chia seeds or cranberry
Cinnamon or coconut oil
Pomegranate or olive oil
Spirulina or turmeric
Watermelon or some spinach
Fish like sardines and tuna too
Asparagus and broccoli
Use avocado or green tea
Eat chia seeds or cranberry
Cinnamon or coconut oil
Pomegranate or olive oil
Spirulina or turmeric
Watermelon or some spinach
Fish like sardines and tuna too
Salmon and mackerel for you
Flax seeds, coffee and orange juice
Persimmon, nuts are put to use
Whole grains instead of junk white bread
Choose these foods and be better fed
Don't smoke and get some exercise
And eat the right foods; just be wise
A Day Off
A day off and what shall I do
I'd like to spend more time with you
O wife of mine I'm yours today
There's time to shop or time to play
I'd like to take some time to pray
And help you 'round the house today
So let's relax and just hang out
That's what a day off's all about
I'd like to spend more time with you
O wife of mine I'm yours today
There's time to shop or time to play
I'd like to take some time to pray
And help you 'round the house today
So let's relax and just hang out
That's what a day off's all about
Unless a Wheat Grain Falls
Unless a wheat grain falls and dies
Jesus replied, The hour has come
He who loves his life will lose it
No germination can arise
Jesus replied, The hour has come
For the Son of Man to enter
His glory, like wheat must succumb
Before life springs from its center
Unless a wheat grain falls and dies
No germination can arise
Unless a wheat grain falls and dies
No germination can arise
He who loves his life will lose it
But who his life in this world hates
For eternity will be fit
Follow me and honor awaits
Now my soul has become distressed
What should I say, Father save me?
It's why I came; this is my quest
To glorify divinity
Now judgment of the world is here
The ruler of this world thrown out
When lifted on that cross it's clear
I'll draw people from all about
John 12:20-33
Unless a wheat grain falls and dies
No germination can arise
No germination can arise
Now my soul has become distressed
What should I say, Father save me?
It's why I came; this is my quest
To glorify divinity
Unless a wheat grain falls and dies
No germination can arise
No germination can arise
Now judgment of the world is here
The ruler of this world thrown out
When lifted on that cross it's clear
I'll draw people from all about
Unless a wheat grain falls and dies
No germination can arise
No germination can arise
John 12:20-33
Fox News and MSNBC
Fox News lies over half the time
Lying propaganda and slime
MSNBC lies almost
half the time too, so what's their boast
Near 60 percent lies at Fox
That's something we need to detox
44 percent the other side
Is something that we can't abide
Only 20 percent CNN
That's a little better but then
Why should they lie even at all
It's simply not playing good ball
It's not news; it's propaganda
Would we find that in Uganda
Or Russia or Cuba or worse
O why must we live with this curse
Statistics: Politifact 2015
Lying propaganda and slime
MSNBC lies almost
half the time too, so what's their boast
Near 60 percent lies at Fox
That's something we need to detox
44 percent the other side
Is something that we can't abide
Only 20 percent CNN
That's a little better but then
Why should they lie even at all
It's simply not playing good ball
It's not news; it's propaganda
Would we find that in Uganda
Or Russia or Cuba or worse
O why must we live with this curse
Statistics: Politifact 2015
The Church Snob
The church snob does not like Christians
He treats them with great suspicion
Expecting them to be perfect
Their motives he thinks are suspect
But there's no such thing as perfect
We all fail in every respect
Including the church snob as well
The perfect-church myth let's dispel
All human beings are faulty
Christians are meant to be salty
A bright shiny light on a hill
Not dill on a hill sounding shrill
But critics will always find fault
While Christians are becoming salt
They may fail but don't be upset
They're trying but not quite there yet
He treats them with great suspicion
Expecting them to be perfect
Their motives he thinks are suspect
But there's no such thing as perfect
We all fail in every respect
Including the church snob as well
The perfect-church myth let's dispel
All human beings are faulty
Christians are meant to be salty
A bright shiny light on a hill
Not dill on a hill sounding shrill
But critics will always find fault
While Christians are becoming salt
They may fail but don't be upset
They're trying but not quite there yet
It's not about imperfect men
Or singing and saying, Amen
It's all about Jesus who died
And rose for all sinners worldwide
Men
So, why did God make men at all
And what has happened since the fall
Why do feminists put men down
Degrading men from town to town
False accusations, misandry
Incarceration bigotry
Homelessness and conscription too
No reproductive rights for you
And suicide is ten to one
With feminism's hit and run
Education disadvantage
Child custody is mismanaged
A woman who builds up her man
Now that's a lady with a plan
To live together happily
And build a joyful family
And what has happened since the fall
Why do feminists put men down
Degrading men from town to town
False accusations, misandry
Incarceration bigotry
Homelessness and conscription too
No reproductive rights for you
And suicide is ten to one
With feminism's hit and run
Education disadvantage
Child custody is mismanaged
A woman who builds up her man
Now that's a lady with a plan
To live together happily
And build a joyful family
Can't You See
Can't you see!
The lies of this world's industry
How it pollutes
It fills the world with poisoned fruits
Can't you see!
Politics lies to you and me
And both sides
Are filled with blind deceptive guides
Can't you see!
The bad food sold to you and me
It's awful
It's immoral but it's lawful
Can't you see!
The lies from the drug company
Millions made
Beware the doctor who's been paid
Can't you see!
Science and religion aren't free
From all lies
But truth is there among the wise
The lies of this world's industry
How it pollutes
It fills the world with poisoned fruits
Can't you see!
Politics lies to you and me
And both sides
Are filled with blind deceptive guides
Can't you see!
The bad food sold to you and me
It's awful
It's immoral but it's lawful
Can't you see!
The lies from the drug company
Millions made
Beware the doctor who's been paid
Can't you see!
Science and religion aren't free
From all lies
But truth is there among the wise
Greed
What drives our world is simple greed
Pollute and poison and mislead
Overcharge and deny health care
And honesty is really rare
Lying propaganda news networks
Pay minimum wage with no perks
No human rights for the unborn
Underpay, overwork the born
Oppress the poor and immigrants
Spray poison on the farmer's plants
False advertising for a buck
It's oligarchy run amok
Bribed politicians, too much war
More families becoming poor
A highly educated crew
Leads us, but they don't have a clue
So, love your neighbor as yourself
You just won't find on their bookshelf
But that's the answer to create
A nation that is truly great
Pollute and poison and mislead
Overcharge and deny health care
And honesty is really rare
Lying propaganda news networks
Pay minimum wage with no perks
No human rights for the unborn
Underpay, overwork the born
Oppress the poor and immigrants
Spray poison on the farmer's plants
False advertising for a buck
It's oligarchy run amok
Bribed politicians, too much war
More families becoming poor
A highly educated crew
Leads us, but they don't have a clue
So, love your neighbor as yourself
You just won't find on their bookshelf
But that's the answer to create
A nation that is truly great
Bullies
I grew up with bullies at school
Children can be heartless and cruel
After school I went to college
Bullies there had greater knowledge
After college I went to work
My boss was one browbeating jerk
And there are bullies in the church
When the wrong people are in charge
Intimidation on the road
Dangerous drivers shove and goad
And on the internet as well
Just block those bullies straight from hell
And politicians bully too
And many people don't see through
The lies, coercion, blowing smoke
When bullies deal with other folk
Children can be heartless and cruel
After school I went to college
Bullies there had greater knowledge
After college I went to work
My boss was one browbeating jerk
And there are bullies in the church
When the wrong people are in charge
Intimidation on the road
Dangerous drivers shove and goad
And on the internet as well
Just block those bullies straight from hell
And politicians bully too
And many people don't see through
The lies, coercion, blowing smoke
When bullies deal with other folk
Grandmothers, an Answer to Our Depression
Grandmothers are more effective
Than doctors and their perspective
In treating depression in us
They listen and let us discuss
Grandmothers will always reach out
Encourage when we're full of doubt
Sharing what they love about us
With a long term view and no fuss
So, grandma step up to the plate
And listen before it's too late
Grandmothers are now in session
An answer to our depression
Than doctors and their perspective
In treating depression in us
They listen and let us discuss
Grandmothers will always reach out
Encourage when we're full of doubt
Sharing what they love about us
With a long term view and no fuss
So, grandma step up to the plate
And listen before it's too late
Grandmothers are now in session
An answer to our depression
The Favored Child
A father gave his favored child
An ice-cream cake to eat and smiled
He cut it carefully in ten
He took a tenth and cut again
That little piece give your sister
That's her only portion mister
So can I eat the cherry please
Yes, eat before your sister sees
Why have most of the children gone
They all decided to move on
Discouraged by a travesty
Injustice is a legacy
The cake pictures inheritance
Bequeathing a benevolence
An heirloom is a family stain
When it engenders grief and pain
An ice-cream cake to eat and smiled
He cut it carefully in ten
He took a tenth and cut again
That little piece give your sister
That's her only portion mister
So can I eat the cherry please
Yes, eat before your sister sees
Why have most of the children gone
They all decided to move on
Discouraged by a travesty
Injustice is a legacy
The cake pictures inheritance
Bequeathing a benevolence
An heirloom is a family stain
When it engenders grief and pain
The Erie People
The Erie People are no more
Their home was on Lake Erie's shore
For five long years they fought their kin
The Seneca who did them in
Survivors scattered far and wide
Far south and north they fled to hide
Homes aflame their ruination
They became a broken nation
Their home was on Lake Erie's shore
For five long years they fought their kin
The Seneca who did them in
Survivors scattered far and wide
Far south and north they fled to hide
Homes aflame their ruination
They became a broken nation
O For a World
O for a world without contrails
A clear blue sky where cloud prevails
O for a world with quiet cars
No bad nerves, emotional scars
O for a world without the roar
Of someone mowing lawns next door
O for a world of quietude
Of scenery and wholesome food
A clear blue sky where cloud prevails
O for a world with quiet cars
No bad nerves, emotional scars
O for a world without the roar
Of someone mowing lawns next door
O for a world of quietude
Of scenery and wholesome food
The Leaning, Smiling Elephant
The leaning, smiling elephant
It may not sound so elegant
But when you're bullied it works well
When people push you or compel
O mastodon just don't give in
When they coerce you into sin
Just lean and smile, strong as you are
Pachyderm, be a superstar
It may not sound so elegant
But when you're bullied it works well
When people push you or compel
O mastodon just don't give in
When they coerce you into sin
Just lean and smile, strong as you are
Pachyderm, be a superstar
God's Anger is Love
Why does God get angry with us
Is hate the reason; let's discuss
Do we get angry when someone
Shoots up school children with a gun
When little children are abused
Or the elderly are misused
When innocents are killed like goats
By terrorists who cut their throats
Are we affronted by such things
An act that righteous anger brings
Then maybe we can now deduce
How love and anger have their use
God's anger is love and not hate
He wants to bless us all first-rate
He's angry when we sin due to
The harm it causes me and you
Is hate the reason; let's discuss
Do we get angry when someone
Shoots up school children with a gun
When little children are abused
Or the elderly are misused
When innocents are killed like goats
By terrorists who cut their throats
Are we affronted by such things
An act that righteous anger brings
Then maybe we can now deduce
How love and anger have their use
God's anger is love and not hate
He wants to bless us all first-rate
He's angry when we sin due to
The harm it causes me and you
Driving
Is your character really strong
That you choose right and not what's wrong
A simple test then you must pass
Will you stand strong or bend like grass
The test is simple, a speed sign
So, will you speed or toe the line
Will you be weak in attitude
Or keep the speed, impulse subdued
The guy behind may threaten you
Tailgaters just don't have a clue
That their behavior is the worst
So don't be bullied or coerced
Blessed are the persecuted
Those who remain unpolluted
So take the test; how strong are you
Will you be strong; will you be true
That you choose right and not what's wrong
A simple test then you must pass
Will you stand strong or bend like grass
The test is simple, a speed sign
So, will you speed or toe the line
Will you be weak in attitude
Or keep the speed, impulse subdued
The guy behind may threaten you
Tailgaters just don't have a clue
That their behavior is the worst
So don't be bullied or coerced
Blessed are the persecuted
Those who remain unpolluted
So take the test; how strong are you
Will you be strong; will you be true
The Wind
The wind has blown my chicken run
Across the field, it's all undone
The storage bins with all their feed
And also gone, their chicken seed
It's time to go retrieve it all
Looks like I'll have to reinstall
A chicken run and chicken feed
That sure was a strong wind indeed
Across the field, it's all undone
The storage bins with all their feed
And also gone, their chicken seed
It's time to go retrieve it all
Looks like I'll have to reinstall
A chicken run and chicken feed
That sure was a strong wind indeed
Retirement
Retirement's not the life for me
No purpose, living worthlessly
I'm living life meaningfully
I just want time with family
I work all week, always on call
The most important work of all
But pastors have no wherewithal
To live in two countries at all
My children live so far away
And I am getting old and gray
Australia is so far away
And we live in the USA
With two kids here and two kids there
Sometimes life seems just so unfair
Who can afford to pay airfare
Live some time here and some time there
If writing books is the Lord's will
I think that that would be a thrill
And we could see our children still
O Lord I pray that it's your will
No purpose, living worthlessly
I'm living life meaningfully
I just want time with family
I work all week, always on call
The most important work of all
But pastors have no wherewithal
To live in two countries at all
My children live so far away
And I am getting old and gray
Australia is so far away
And we live in the USA
With two kids here and two kids there
Sometimes life seems just so unfair
Who can afford to pay airfare
Live some time here and some time there
If writing books is the Lord's will
I think that that would be a thrill
And we could see our children still
O Lord I pray that it's your will
Testosterone and Estrogen
It's testosterone poisoning
A nuclear lack of reasoning
If you nuke me then I'll nuke you
We'll both be left without a clue
And it's estrogen poisoning
Heartlessly killing their offspring
Most of the time it's selfishness
What brought us to this crazy mess?
A nuclear lack of reasoning
If you nuke me then I'll nuke you
We'll both be left without a clue
And it's estrogen poisoning
Heartlessly killing their offspring
Most of the time it's selfishness
What brought us to this crazy mess?
True Greatness
Political cowards them all
Our country needs an overhaul
One party kills the unborn child
The other the poor and reviled
Which part of Babylon do we
Think prays to God on bended knee
Or loves their neighbor from the heart
Or has a clue on where to start
We need to repent of our sins
True greatness is not he who wins
True greatness is a land that cares
True greatness is a land that shares
Our country needs an overhaul
One party kills the unborn child
The other the poor and reviled
Which part of Babylon do we
Think prays to God on bended knee
Or loves their neighbor from the heart
Or has a clue on where to start
We need to repent of our sins
True greatness is not he who wins
True greatness is a land that cares
True greatness is a land that shares
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