Trust God in every which way and continue to pray every day To form this habit all through life Will bring you close to God with less strife Pray continually and listen more This will reveal God’s Plan evermore With God’s plan in plain sight Your heart will be full of delight Thank You, God, for sending your son Jesus That Your Love sent through Him will save us. June 11, 2023 MsrkWaldrop
Southern Sweetness comes from the Heart, not the deep South It may come from how we were raised or the delicious food we put in our mouth The sweetness comes from Love passed through God's People here on earth Some are called angels some friends some we never meet again One thing is for sure more than Gold is their great Heavenly worth June 10, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Gratitude Pride and Love can bring emotions from deep within Being so over joyous you want to share it again and again Gratitude Pride and Love may be of an earthly nature Bragging about the accomplishments of those you love even family members Gratitude Pride and Love may come from a spiritual revelation Mine comes from meeting God’s son Jesus and my Salvation I can't keep from sharing His Good News over and over again June 10, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In all things, the divine plan unfolds, As whispered in the verse that Heaven holds. Romans 8:28, a guiding light, Assurance that God's goodness shines so bright. Within these words, a promise resides, Of blessings woven within life's tides. For those who love, with hearts open wide, God's purpose manifests, an endless tide. Though trials may come, and storms may roar, In every challenge, blessings He'll restore. For in the tapestry of life's design, God's hands, the threads of goodness intertwine. In moments of joy, or when tears cascade, In both the sunshine and the darkest shade, God orchestrates, with loving embrace, His purposes, woven with wisdom and grace. In every hurdle, a lesson to glean, In every setback, a higher path unseen. Through every loss, a gain yet untold, In every sorrow, His comfort unfolds. For those called according to His grand plan, In all things, the Father works His mighty hand. Through the highs and lows, the trials we face, God's goodness prevails, His love leaves no trace. So let us hold fast, in faith and adore, The promise of Romans 8:28 evermore. For in His boundless love, we can trust, That God works for good, faithful and just. May our hearts be anchored in this divine truth, Knowing God's hand shapes our days, our youth. In all things, His purpose will unfold, For those who love Him, a story yet untold. Created by MarkWaldrop
In the realm of rivers and lakes so wide, A tale of anglers takes us on a ride. Dr. Ron, once a professor esteemed, Now a fisherman, by the water it seems. With a cane pole in hand from an early age, His mother's lessons set the fishing stage. In Michigan's lakes, a world to explore, Perch and Sunfish, his treasures to adore. As time went by, his skills took flight, Casting his line, seeking greater delight. Northern Pike, Bullhead, and other fish too, Each one is a challenge, a prize to pursue. Across states and borders, he cast his net, In Canada's waters, he would often set. From Louisiana's Gulf, where the salt air roams, To Florida's shores, where the sea whispers poems. But among all the species that danced in his sights, A love for Catfish burned bright, day and night. The mighty Blue Cats, with their strength untold, Captivated his heart, a passion they'd hold. Alongside his son, a fishing team emerged, Brad, his fishing companion, whose talent surged. They were partners in angling, father and son, A bond strengthened by the water they'd run. Michigan and Gulf waters they did explore, Freshwater and saltwater, they both did adore. From the depths of Lake Barkley, their journey took flight, Chasing Catfish and Stripers, their shared delight. Together they cast their lines, side by side, Patiently waiting for the fish to abide. With each tug and struggle, a story unfurled, A testament to the joy found in the fishing world. Dr. Ron, and his son Brad, the angler A duo connected by a love they both savor. In lakes and rivers, they found their retreat, Amidst the ripples of nature's symphony sweet. So let their tales echo through time's endless stream, Of fisherman's dreams and the bond they redeem. Dr. Catfish and his son united as one, In the pursuit of Catfish, their lifelong fun Compiled by MarkWaldrop
What comes naturally in worldly realms Is easy I must say The natural acquisition of spiritual things is difficult for only by faith we can see Praying to God every moment of the day and surrendering to the Love of His Son Jesus is the only way to bring my natural spiritual ability into play Doing what comes naturally whether being a worldly sin or God’s Love and Grace from above Will bring us either frustration or contentment in the things we choose to love June 9, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In the battles of desires, a war within our hearts, Fights and quarrels arise, tearing us apart. What causes this strife, this endless strife we see? From desires unfulfilled, a longing to be free. We crave what we lack, our desires consume, In the pursuit of our wants, we seal our own doom. Coveting what's not ours, we yearn and we strive, Yet we fail to realize, our souls can't truly thrive. We do not seek guidance, we do not humbly ask, For the blessings we need, from the Divine's loving grasp. Instead, we turn to violence, to settle our disputes, In our restless pursuits, we trample love and truth. But when we do seek, with motives pure and right, Our requests may be granted, in God's wondrous light. For selfish desires, that seek only pleasure's gain, Shall find no solace, no relief from their pain. Oh, adulterous souls, entangled with the world's charm, Know that friendship with it, leads to spiritual harm. Choosing the world as ally, we stand against our Lord, Becoming enemies, forsaking His sacred accord. Do you not comprehend, the jealousy of God's heart? He longs for our spirits, to never stray apart, He grants us boundless grace, in abundance and more, But only to the humble, who on bended knee implore. For God opposes the proud, those arrogant in their way, But showers His favor, on the meek who humbly pray. In the verses of James, wisdom's treasure is found, In seeking God's grace, on humble knees we're bound. So let us shed our pride, let us bow down low, And in God's gracious presence, let His love freely flow. For in surrender and submission, we find peace divine, And in the arms of the Almighty, our hearts align. James 4:1-6 June 9, 2023 Compiled by MarkWaldrop
That old clock standing in the hall never missed a tick or chime that I could recall Then one day it became silent To look at its face it seemed to be smiling An anostinushed look came over all of our faces The winding of that clock was one of Grandamas many sweet graces Grandma died about a month ago That old clock longed for her touch so She became tired and could live no longer I guess the same for the clock We wound it as tight as we could but never another chime or a tock We bowed our heads and said a silent prayer for Grandma in Heaven and that old silent clock a reminder forever June 6, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Thank You, Lord, for the Blessings you have given me Thank you most of all for Your Son Jesus you sent to die for me Thank You, Lord, for the friends You have sent my way For the Love that flows through your Son Jesus and is here to stay Thank you for my family here on the BFN That through reading the scriptures we may see you again and again Thank You, Lord, for answering my prayers that I can see I pray Lord that others may see Your Son Jesus in me Beautiful times we share on this Net When Your Holy Spirit Assends and gives us rest Bowing my head and praising Your Name I can't thank You enough for Your Love when Jesus came Deu 28:2 All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God: June 6, 2023 MarkWaldrop
A little taste of Glasgow I can remember from long ago The Curley Cues from The Tastee Freez made my saliva flow The "Dairy - O", A foot-long chili dog, and curly fries were hard to beat! You could have very little money and get a lot to eat The Big Boy from Jerrys Drive-in Everyone came to cruise around again and again The Hamburger from J.J. Newberry’s tasted so good The ladies behind the counter gave you extra when they could George J’s Mexican Burgers were at the top of the list Followed only by the Chuckwagons at the Hospital we were so blessed The Candy Case at Newberry's was Heaven sent With too many visits off to the Dentist, I went The old tastes from yesteryear are the best I must say They bring a tear to my eye I wish they could have stayed I thank God every day For the memories He sends my way June 6, 2023 MarkWaldrop