Of all the apples on the old apple tree, why did God pick me? 
Did I look a little redder, a little juicer than the others he could see? 

Having no control over what I am, I'm so thankful He chose me. 
Others were left for a later time,  it's all beyond me. 

It's what our Father wanted for His Banquet table. 
The prettiest the best the most glorious for all to see

Thank you, God, Thank you God for picking me. 
Oh God picks the Best for His Banquet Table for all his friends to see

Sometimes I think it's something I should do or it's left up to me
It's all in my Father's Hands, the plan he has for me. 

If I stay watered and fed in the Spirit of his love,
He will always have his eye on me. 

October 27, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Written for my friend
Jimmy Jack Miller NR4W

Have you ever looked for Raining Sunshine?
Never a more Glorious sight, than I could find. 

Physical sunshine, seen rising early in the morning. 
Spiritual Sunshine, may come without any warning. 

Whichever physical or spiritual, that you may be seeking, 
the dawn of the day and the dawn of your life is surely breaking. 

Realizing the wondrous Glory of Almighty God so Grand, 
feeling the urge to grow closer, not beginning to understand. 

October 26, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Inspired by my son-in-law Mark Mengelt.  Sending his picture this morning. 

The Vastness of His Love cannot be measured by any earthly means. 
We may only get a glimpse through Glorious Heavenly Scenes.

There is more love than our minds can comprehend.
Our Spirit feeling, the Abundant Love flowing from within.

How do we measure the immeasurable?
Only by vague reference to the inconceivable.

The key to this Vastness of His Love comes from Faith alone.
Never grasping the true concept of the 
Illusive unknown.

God sent his Son Jesus to open the door to His Love.
It is all based on Faith in Him and His Pardon from Above.

October 25, 2022
Mark Waldrop

What kind of team are you on today?
I hope it is a team you enjoy I pray.

Are you an owner, coach, or player?
Whatever your position, pursue it with much prayer. 

There are many positions on a team. 
It takes the giving of all, to reach your dream. 

Owner to waterboy and all in-between 
It takes practice, patience, and love to produce a Championship team. 

October 25, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Hymns reaching into the depths of our soul
Connecting every fiber, making us whole

Bringing back memories of earlier times
Often reminding us of church bell chimes

Hymns anchor our faith in God
Drawing closer, daily we are awed 

The comfort from the music we feel
Bringing us peace and time to heal

Old hymns will never fade away
Entwined in us, leaving earth one day

October 24, 2022
Mark Waldrop

What makes us feel guilty you might ask
It is how you feel, after doing a wrong task

You can carry the guilt and strife through the rest of your life 
It is better to cut it loose with a very sharp knife

Jesus is a two-edged sword, the Bible says
Ask Him to come in, letting the deliverance be His

The burden will be lifted, a new Joy in your heart
Feeling His Love, you will never depart

October 24, 2022
Mark Waldrop

He came to me to set me free
That His Glorious Love I might See

Not deserving that he die for me
His love completely overwhelmed me

My task in life is to spread the word
That the Holy Gospel may be heard

Nothing earthly can save man from sin and strife
Only Jesus's Great Love, can give eternal life

Oh the Loving Joy that comes within,
when we open our hearts and ask Jesus in

Since it is by faith, we come to know him
We often overlook, because our sight is dim

When our hearts turn from the things of this world
His Glorious Love will slowly start to be unfurled 

October 23, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Inspired by Danny's Testimony 
First Baptist Church Louisa, Ky“

Wanting the Best and giving the Best are two completely different actions. 
One turned inwardly, one outwardly, resulting in two different reactions. 

The person who wants is not concerned about his brothers. 
The person who gives has much love for others. 

Give of Your Best to The Master it is said. 
The Master gave His Best, His Son who bled. 

The Best we have is not measured by our brothers. 
It's measure by GOD, in us showing His Love to others. 

Faith is the secret to finding God’s Love. 
Caring is the yardstick He uses from above. 

The best offering we can give back to Our Loving God
is sharing His Love with others wherever we trod. 

October 22, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Inspired by the Bible Fellowship Net
Sunday School lesson. Obedience In Offerings. October 23, 2022

Where did I come from and where am I going? 
The exact answer is in understanding, always growing. 

In my daily life, I can say, I'm coming from here going to there. 
Beyond that realm of speculation, the answer is somewhere. 

Much confusion in my life has been surrounded by this query. 
I have found the very answer lies,
Closeness to God is the Best Theory. 

October 22, 2022
Mark Waldrop