Propagation

Propagation In the Ham community, it is a common word
Refers to the atmospheric conditions that make weak signals heard. 

Propagation in my spiritual life means something entirely different
It's my closeness to God that makes His word most Magnificent

Both in Amateur Radio and my Spiritual life propagation increases the signal
Both theories, whether earthly or spiritual, are surprisingly very simple 

One depends on the physical composition of the atmosphere 
The other depends on the nearness to God; to become very clear. 

Either way, understanding propagation
I can make it work for me
To help make the received message better heard and clearer to see

March 9. 2023
Mark Waldrop

I don’t know much





I don't know much about the Bible I see a lot about Jesus
I've found Him down by the creek where he takes time to visit us

A friend of mine showing the way
I can't thank him enough today
The Love that came over me, there are not enough words that I can say

Once Jesus came into my heart reading the Bible came easy for me
There was something inside that made the scriptures clear to see

Thank You, God, for making me and sending your Son Jesus to set me free

March 9, 2023
Mark Waldrop

FMCA

Family Motor Coach Association is  the correct route to take
So many friendly people and deals to make your trip great. 

Friends will become family you will always cherish
The love you will find along the way will never perish

The rallies you attend you will never forget
Loving Memories will last forever with no regrets 

Tell friends and tell neighbors there is no better experience to be had
Choosing the correct road ahead, you will forever be glad

March 8, 2023
Mark Waldrop

The Gardner

I have met the Gardner of my soul
The One that waters and makes me whole

I have been picked from the Very Best to be in God's Garden
My heart is constantly watered so it will not become hardened

Being fertilized by the scripture that I may grow tall and strong 
No matter my circumstances always singing a joyful song

I’m thankful I’m in the garden of such a wonderful being
 Trying my very best that my fruits will be far-seeing

March 7, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Forty Days of Lent

Lent is the most Holy of times
Giving up many foods and wines

The solom observance of paying homage to Christ
In some Devine, way offering my small Sacrfice

The ordnance began many ages ago
Out of reverence of our Christ being tempted so

For forty days and forty nights in the wilderness, He stayed
Being tempted by the devil and fasting while he prayed

At the end of this time, He was hungry and ate
He outlasted the devil and overcame evil knowing his fate

I can only bow my heart and say
Thank you God for Your Sacrifice I pray

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop 

Luk 4:1  Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
Luk 4:2  where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.

Freedom

No one knows who feels freedom more than one who has lost it
Losing the freedom, swearing to find it before I quit

Freedom is a God Given right
Taking it away doesn't seem right

Any bondslave will tell you he should be free 
He has never been on that side of life, you see

Freedom is an unwarranted gift from God
Hoping to find it before the final path I trod

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop

The Battle Cry

Am I in a battle? Have I heard the cry
Will I be able to respond before I die

What kind of battle do I find myself in
Is it one from without or one from within

I've heard The Book of Truth reads
God can win all battles within His will
My purpose in life is to come close to Him and be very still

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop

I went to see Grandma after school

I went to see Grandma today
We had so much fun when we'd play

The things I learned have been invaluable throughout my life 

She taught me how to shop for produce
The feeling of tomatoes that were not too soft and loose

Learning about and gauging the weight of flour and sugar
Being sure what she wanted was the one, I took her 

How to write a check to pay for such items
was one of my many life lessons

As time moves on, I now reminisce 
Thanking Grandma for her last kiss

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Growing Old

What is the definition of becoming old
It's different for different people, I'm told

Some say it's their age in years
Others don't seem to care

Some are proud of their age and have broadcast since birth
Others wouldn't reveal their age for anything on earth

You're as old as you feel. I heard a wise person say 
Not being sure of the reality, the thought does go a long way 

Our bodies may grow old and feeble
Our souls remain very stable 

Our bodies tend to grow old with age
Our souls grow in wisdom no matter the stage

You are indeed as old as you feel
The key to keeping your soul in God’s will

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Maple Syrup

A sugar shack in the woods of vermont
The cold nights and warm days, the maple syrup starts to flow
Being God's Plan from the very get-go

In the good times and bad times, our spirit begins to flow
How and why this happens, we'll never know 

Thank you for the plan you made long ago 
For sending Your Son Jesus that your will we may know

March 5, 2023
Mark Waldrop