Just a humble Shepard Boy tending my lambs They follow my voice no matter where I am They follow, trusting, not knowing their fate Being chosen as a Safarice, not knowing the date I faithfully watch over my flock day and night Bringing me peace under the starlight Heading home now they are following me Entrusting their Shepherd with their destiny January 2, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In valleys deep and mountains high, A shepherd tends his flock with care. One hundred sheep beneath the sky, In green meadows, they graze and fare. But lo, one lamb, in innocence, Strays far from safety's gentle keep. The shepherd, with no hesitance, Leaves ninety-nine to seek the weak. Through brambles thick and rivers wide, With heart of love and eyes so keen, He searches where the lost may hide, In places rarely seen. And when at last he finds the stray, His joy is like no other sight. More than the ninety-nine that stay, His heart with love alights. For every soul, like each lost lamb, Is precious in the Father's plan. In heaven's realm, the Great I Am Seeks each lost child of man. So let us learn from this parable, Of love that seeks the one astray. A lesson timeless, invaluable: Each soul is worth the journey made. Matthew 18:12-14 January 2, 2023 Created by MarkWaldrop
Virginia O’Hanion (circa 1895)
In a world of doubt, a letter unfurls, Young Virginia seeks truth, her mind in twirls. "Is there a Santa?" she hesitantly hurls, A question that into history swirls. Church, with wisdom, pens a reply, "Your friends are mistaken," he does imply. In a skeptical age, where truths may die, He defends Santa with words that fly. "Santa exists, as love does too, Generosity, devotion, a perennial hue. In a dreary world, without the view Of Santa's spirit, joy would be askew." Unseen wonders, Church unveils, Beyond what sight and science entails. A curtain veils the world in trails, Yet faith and fancy set their sails. Tearing apart a rattle's noise, He delves into life's unseen joys. A realm where faith and love deploys, A truth that time never destroys. "No Santa Claus?" he declares with glee, "Thank God, he lives eternally." Through ages, he'll bring childhood glee, A timeless tale of festive gaiety. Created by MarkWaldrop Taken from an article in The Sun entitled “Is there a Santa Clause” Article published September 21, 1897
In the quiet of December's embrace, I sit, A silent night, wrapped in a wordless knit. Moonbeams dance with tree lights so bright, In the hush, a symphony of starlight. Children slumber, their dreams unfold, Yet my heart, in the silence, remains untold. A plush red blanket, a comforting shroud, I gaze through the window, in silence, endowed. The wintry woods stand in tranquil repose, As the night, like a river, silently flows. How to find hope on this long, silent eve? In the whispers of shadows, what stories weave? I take a breath, seek solace in the still, Yet my heart resists, an unquenchable thrill. In the quiet, a journey to hope's soft light, A dance with shadows on this silent night. December 19, 2023 Created by MarkWaldrop
In humble steps, a manger His throne, Jesus came, God's love brightly shown. Not a demand for fealty, but a tender call, Affection revealed, embracing all. Grace wrapped in swaddling, a gift divine, A Savior's love in every design. Allegiance sought through compassionate gaze, In manger's embrace, eternal love stays. December 17, 2023 Created by MarkWaldrop
I can't imagine Christmas in Heaven The size of that Christmas tree The Ornaments sparkle, and the lights are the stars that we see Jesus is Santa to all the kids gathered around Magnificent presents under the tree abound Every Child receives the perfect gift beyond their dreams The gift of Mercy and Love is the most popular, it seems Angelic Christmas Carols being sung in the glistening snow I hear O’little Town of Bethelem. I see their faces glow No hustle and bustle at Christmas there Majestic Golden Bells ring clear in the air Christmas in Heaven lasts for an eternity Thank You, God, for the hope of certainty December 11, 2023 MarkWaldrop
As time marches on, everything comes to an end Things that seem eternal here soon transcend The legend of Santa Clause and the love He brings Moves into another realm where we hear children sing His suit of Scarlet Red is now a suit of Pure Gold For the Much Love he has given, he now holds The fat Jolly Man in his red suit will remain in the hearts of children Circling the earth, delivering Christmas Presents by the trillion When time shall be no more and earth is complete Santa and His Sleigh will fly through eternity delivering Presents of Love to The Little Children's feet November 14, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In December's hush, a gentle plea, Remember, it's Christmas, let it be. Not just an 'X,' a symbol cold, But a season of warmth, stories untold. With carols that echo through snowy nights, Embrace the joy, festive lights. In every greeting, let the meaning flow, This December, let true Christmas glow. December 4, 2023 Created by MarkWaldrop
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas The spirit of Love is in the air Sleigh bells jingle in the snow Just listen; your heart will begin to glow All of us kids get so excited; I can hardly wait The arrival of Santa, oh, I hope he isn’t late Santa’s Love began in Bethlehem Many years ago With the Birth of God’s Son, Heavenly Love began to flow Love conceived in many ways Through God's son, we offer Praise We bow our hearts and proclaim Thank you, God, in Jesus' name December 22, 2022 Mark Waldrop
Christmas is for children; That's always been the case. Oh, how I can remember it made my tiny heart race? The giving of gifts, the excellent food How I remember the warm, loving mood The Love of Jesus shines brighter than the Star of Bethlehem atop my Christmas Tree. The real meaning of Christmas is the Christ that lives in me. December 20, 2022 Mark Waldrop