Saturday, March 31, 2018

"CPR"

Phanatik has rapped it:
We're all "breathing to death"
With decaying hearts,
Daily losing our breath

Quick!

Fifteen verses,
Two songs of worship
Fifteen verses,
Two songs of worship

Change it up!

Thirty verses,
And a song of worship

Keep it up!

We need resuscitation:
Christ's
Peace and
Resurrection

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

"In The Blink Of An Eye"

I don't know if it's on the spot,
Or if our souls will sleep
Until a single day of resurrection

I remember going to Grandma's house
And how the journey seemed faster
When I slept along the way:
One moment here, the next in her arms
Though to those awake, many hours had passed

This is a mystery
And one that can't be solved
     in rhyme and verse
     or time and research

I do know this,
Whether I blink or merely perceive:
I will be with you Jesus,
One moment here, the next in Your arms
And it will be glorious

Thursday, November 23, 2017

"Thankful in Missouri"

Wind chimes
A fire pit
And a four-year-old
Running around the pool

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

"Pastor-man"

Pastor-man, pastor-man
Does whatever a pastor can
Says a prayer, with great faith
Preaches truth, such as grace
Amen!
Here comes the pastor-man

Does he sin? He's human
He's got the Lamb's redeemer-blood
Can he still speak to us?
(Word of God is Jesus)
Yes sir!
He's just a pastor, man

Pastor-man, pastor-man
Servant leadership: pastors can
We're the church, building not
Teaching us, what we ought
Amen!
He is the pastor, man


adapted from "Particle Man"
They Might Be Giants, 1990
Elektra Records

Sunday, November 12, 2017

"Good Company"

Admirable
Faithful
Strong
Beautiful
Funny
Dedicated
Prayerful