Is it real what I feel down deep in my soul
Is it the Love of God that is making me whole

Being challenging to explain, there is 
no doubt it is real
God has given me a new step with tremendous zeel 

March 13, 2023
Mark Waldrop

What is a Beacon of Hope? 
Is it someone you look up to?
Is it light in the mist ahead?
Is it something you hope to find before 
your deathbed?

Hope gives faith for all to see. 
Taking a small ray emitting through a lens of love creates a beacon for me.

A beacon shines bright in the night
With love and light.
Guiding your path no matter your plight.

When the Beacon of Hope lights your flame 
using a reflector of love will Glorify His Name.

Passing the torch to another along the way
would seem to be the best legacy you could leave today.

March 13, 2023
Mark Waldrop

The closer he listens, the more important you are
In your eyes, you become a bright and shining star

Dear Lord, please hear me when I pray
I know you love me so much every day
You're most attentive to everything I say

Large or small, you always listen to my words no matter what I say
Thank you for making me feel important by hearing what I pray

I count the Blessings you send my way
There are not enough words I can say

I can only pass your blessings along to others today 
That they may feel Your Devine Love I pray

March 13, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Listening is the most important thing I can do
By listening, I'm showing others they are important too. 

Listening to others will give them great respect for you
Listening to God, you will soon understand His will to do

There's a real art to listening, I must say
With proper listening, a friend will never be far away

March 12, 2023
Mark Waldrop

I have often found it challenging to get a human desire under control
No need to name a specific one. There are so many that make me whole

Controlling my desire and being content with what I need
Where do I find this illusive fulfillment and passion I plead

I can't tame my unruly body until I tame my soul
God made me that way to give me contentment and make me whole

God sacfricsed His Son Jesus to rid me of my sin
By accepting His Gift, my soul will become whole again

My soul being at peace. My body will follow suit
God made the soul and body one that continent may be my attribute

Peace within and peace without will bear excellent fruit, no doubt
The fueling of this inner peace comes from God's Scriptures swirling about

In the scripture, I will find the Truth, the Way, and the Light
Seeing these three will put me on the path that is right

March 12, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Snowball Sims, the most faithful member of the Highland Gardens Baptist Church
A loyal dog going to church for his family to Search

The family goes on vacation from time to time
Snowball making his way to church, the steps to climb

Waiting faithfully till the service was over
Hoping his family, the Sims boys, to discover

The last person leaving, the pastor turned the lights out
Snowball treged home mournfully, waiting to hear their shout

As time passed by, Old  Snowball crossed over the rainbow bridge
Now he faithfully awaits to get a glimpse of little Tommy and Phil Sims coming over the ridge

March 11, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Word-Up Church celebrated its second Anniversary with dinner on the grounds
Oh, what great fellowship in the Lord
Oh, what Great Love that abounds

It can't be explained the tie that binds our hearts in Christian Love
We could all feel His Loving Warmth flowing from above

Such a good time; everyone full of Joy
Thank you, God, for giving us this time to enjoy

When the light of God shines in with His Truth
God continues Blessing us and our youth

God is very Happy today, the Word-Up Church is well on its way 
He will never leave or forsake us
When with Him, we stay

Just bowing our heads and Thanking Him for the Blessings He gives each and every day
Thank You, God, Thank You, God; there are truly no words that can express our love today

We can only give back by sharing the Good News of Your Son Jesus with each other
Constantly Praying for our lost brothers

March 11, 2024
Mark Waldrop

Ernie has a unique talent given by God
Looking after some of His remarkable creatures above the sod

The Honey Bee is often overlooked; without them, many things would not be available to cook 

Keeping the bees in good health and from harm
Bringing a great reward to Ernie, never being alarmed

It takes a particular person to do what Ernie does
God entrusts him with His Bees because of his love

March 11, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Penned for my friend
Ernest M Blevins
Blevins Bees
Coatesville, Pennsylvania

We have many wonderful freedoms in this world today
None more important than the Freedom of Worship I must say

Worshiping the creator of our very being
Would be the most important and far-reaching

We should do our very best and pray to God every day
To see that the most valuable freedom does not go away

God works in mysterious ways His Wonders to perform
So that we might continue to worship through any storm

March 11, 2023
Mark Waldrop