Hope Ahead
Yes, sometimes things are heavy,
and the night feels far too long.
But storms will pass, the sun will rise,
and sorrow will turn to song.
Hold on through the shadows,
brighter days are near.
For every trial has an end,
and hope will reappear.
For All Children Everywhere
MarkWaldrop
Gift of the Pen
God gave me a pen in hand and words in my heart,
A gentle reminder of His love from the start.
Each line that I write is a prayer taking flight,
A whisper of grace in the stillness of night.
I am humbled by the blessings He has sent,
Each moment a treasure, a gift Heaven-lent.
If my words can bring comfort, or lift up a friend,
Then I’ll use this sweet blessing till life’s journey end.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
See It. Say It. Praise It!
See it—His wonders, both great and small,
The sunrise, the mercy, the grace in it all.
Say it—declare with a voice that is strong,
God’s faithfulness sings through each heart’s song.
Praise it—with joy let your spirit proclaim,
Forever and always, exalt His Name!
Psa 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
Surely the Lord Is in This Place
Genesis 28:16
I laid my head in weary rest,
My heart weighed down, my soul distressed.
Yet in the silence, still and deep,
The Lord drew near while I did sleep.
A ladder rose, heaven kissed earth,
A holy sign of endless worth.
Angels ascending, light on high,
God’s presence filled the starry sky.
I woke in awe, my spirit stirred,
My lips confessed what heart had heard:
“Surely the Lord is in this place,
And I was blind to His embrace.”
How often do we fail to see
The holy ground beneath our feet?
Yet every moment, everywhere,
God whispers softly, “I am there.”
Gen 28:16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
The Exchange
You spend your wealth to keep your health,
Chasing life, preserving self.
Doctors, cures, and fleeting days,
Gold slips through in countless ways.
Then comes a time when health is spent,
And toward your wealth your heart is bent.
You trade your strength for gain in vain,
Yet neither can your soul sustain.
For wealth will fade, and health will go,
A truth that every heart must know.
But treasures stored where moths can’t reach,
Are found in Christ, who longs to teach.
So guard your life with wisdom true,
Both wealth and health God gave to you.
But seek first Him, the Giver of breath,
The only One who conquers death.
Mat 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
For God’s Honor and Glory
Mark C. Waldrop
Words from Bruce Braun K6SFG
The Bible Fellowship Net
“We spend our health to gain wealth, and then spend our wealth to regain our health.”
Only Christ Knows the Way
Follow no man, their steps may fall,
Their voices may wander, their wisdom be small.
Though promises shine, they soon decay,
Only Jesus Christ knows the way.
Leaders may falter, the crowd may divide,
But Christ walks steady, forever our guide.
His truth is light that will never sway,
Only Jesus Christ knows the way.
So fix your eyes on the cross above,
The path is narrow, but paved with love.
Through every storm, both night and day,
Only Jesus Christ knows the way.
Jhn 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
God’s Love Is the Answer
When questions rise and doubts appear,
When storms of life seem loud and near,
There is a truth both deep and small:
God’s Love is the answer to all.
No wound too deep, no fear too great,
His mercy comes and will not wait.
Through darkest night, His light will call
God’s Love is the answer to all.
The broken heart, the weary soul,
Find in His grace a peace made whole.
No chain can bind, no sin enthrall
God’s Love is the answer to all.
So lift your eyes, His promise true,
The cross declares His love for you.
Forever strong, it cannot fall
God’s Love is the answer to all.
1Jn 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
True Riches
If you want to be rich, don’t measure in gold,
For treasures of earth will wither and mold.
Count the blessings God gives you each day,
They’re wealth that can never be taken away.
The sun on your face, the breath in your chest,
The peace in your soul when you’re finding His rest.
The love of a friend, the gift of His Word,
The whisper of grace when His voice is heard.
Each blessing He gives is a jewel divine,
A fortune eternal, forever to shine.
So don’t chase the riches that vanish like dew,
True wealth is the mercy God pours into you.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
From Daniel Tavares W1FDX
“If you want to be rich count the blessings God gives you everyday.”
Ambassadors for Christ Net
The Truth Sets Free
Pretending to be Christian won’t carry you far,
A mask soon slips, revealing who you are.
It drains the soul, it weakens the song,
For pretense can’t hold very long.
But with Jesus within and the Spirit to guide,
Your burden is lifted, with peace inside.
His strength will carry, His mercy will lead,
Supplying each step with the grace you need.
For pretending is false, but truth is the key,
Only through Christ can the captive go free.
Without His light, confusion will reign,
But His truth brings hope and eternal gain.
So cast off the mask, let His love shine through,
For freedom is found when His Word is true.
Jhn 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Mark C. Waldrop
From the message of Pastor Garrett McNew Wednesday evening, August 20, 2025
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jesus, The Cornerstone of Life
Upon the shifting sands of earth,
Where hopes can fade, and fears give birth,
A solid Rock stands strong, secure
The Cornerstone, both firm and pure.
No storm can shake, no tide can move,
The One who built His house with love.
In Christ alone, our lives are laid,
The sure foundation God has made.
When walls collapse and dreams take flight,
His strength remains, His truth is light.
Our faith is anchored, hearts made whole,
For Jesus is the Builder’s goal.
The stone once cast aside in scorn,
Now crowns the arch, new life reborn.
Through Him, the temple stands upright
The Cornerstone of grace and might.
So build your days on Him alone,
Let Christ be Lord, and Christ be known.
For life endures through every strife,
With Jesus as the Rock of life.
Eph 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone;
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop