hat the Old Rugged Cross means to me
When I Bowed Down before it
It gave me complete Liberty

The Cross itself has no power at all
It’s the Dripping Blood of JESUS that tells it all

GOD sent his  ONLY SON
to show his Great Love for you and me
HE died on the Cross to Set Us Free  

All we have to do is ask for forgiveness of our sins
He will walk with us and Guide Our Way
He will not fail us in any way
 
In the Good times and the Bad
He will carry us through 
Because his Love is so True

When our Journey comes to an end
He will lift us to HIS FATHER
Who will be our Closest Friend

I like Baseball 
Needless to say

Not much to it
Just hit the ball and run away 

Today was different
I had much more fun
 
I stepped up to the Plate of Life
Strike One

I heard my Coach Jesus say
Be patient my son
And you will be on your way

Strike two
I thought the game was over
I felt all alone

I was nervous and doubtful 
I could never do it on my own 

Then I heard the Coach say
Swing at the next one
And see what happens today

It was as if the Coach had taken the bat in his own hands
It was a home run directly in the stands

The crowd cheered 
My heart swelled with pride 

He said don’t run
No one can count you out
I’ll always be by your side

Many years ago
There was a young girl named Mary 

She was chosen by GOD
For his Son to carry

She was humbled  by GOD’S
Choice for her

GOD knows what’s best 
That’s why Mary was so blest

He chose the most loving Mother 
For his loving Child to be 

That’s why She will be revered
For all Eternity

What is  the difference in the 
simple feelings that come from within

And the great theological differences 
That comes from men

GOD Is so simple with HIS LOVE and GRACE
Man tries to reason to put everything in its place

We aren’t yet who we’re meant to be
For God’s Glory is still growing in me

We aren’t yet who we’re meant to be
We’re just children in his eyes
Can’t you see

We aren’t yet who we’re meant to be
Growing every day in the Word of God

We aren’t yet who we’re meant to be
Because we have not come face to face
And his Glory to see

We loved Grandma Patty so very much
Everywhere we look We see Her touch

She took care of us when we were young
We cared for Her as Her days were done

She taught us about GOD and Heaven above
We saw Her walk by HIM with much love

We now PRAISE HIS NAME
Giving Her back to YOU 
with YOUR love to Proclaim 

Penned for Dennis KN4DD & Mary Carlson
On the passing of Mary’s Mother Patricia Ann Gates

Sacrifice means giving all
For marching to our call

Sacrifice brings Grief and Honor
To be felt for Eternity 

Sacrifice brings us closer together 
And nearer immortality 

Sacrifice tears a hole in our heart
That only GOD can fill

When we bow our heads in Prayer
We should be Proud of Those
Who have done HIS WILL

August 26, 2021
Mark Waldrop

Written after President Biden’s
Speech to the Nation