A poetic reflection on wasted years — There I stood upon a mountain of years Atop the peak, all was so clear Dare I look down at the valley below? At the landscape of days gone by? I stepped to the edge to peer and wonder What if? Below, I saw a familiar sight A man identical…

Just breathe — Breathe, breathe, Just breathe Heart pounding Soul deflated This time I don’t think I’m going to make it I'm trying to rise above the water Nope, still drowning I'm trying to force a happy smile Nope, still frowning I'm trying to look like I'm okay Nope, no one's buying I'm trying to seem put together Nope, stop…

A song of invitation — To the broken and the weary If you need a sanctuary Come to Jesus If you feel beyond forgiveness If you're drowning in your weakness Come to Jesus Cast your cares on Him He’s the only one who can Carry you through the war you’re in Come to Jesus All…

A short poem from the triumphal entry — The tears that wet the soil Beneath the Master’s feet Hushed the roaring praises of the crowd. And calmed the pious anger Of the prideful Pharisees Even they refused to make a sound. They’d cried, “the king has come!” “The promised one of old!” …

A poem on the doctrine of irresistible grace — This poem largely parallels the first poem in this series. You can read it on its own. But if you want to get the full effect, you will need to read this one first. Depravity A poem on the doctrine of total depravitybcreech410.medium.com The cold heart beats Warm light shining through Stone replaced with flesh and blood A willing spirit emerges At the…

Song lyrics for all those in the faith who have lost someone they love — “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13, ESV). What you will find below are the lyrics to a song I wrote two years ago. The theme of…

A poem on the doctrine of limited atonement — This blood poured out On the forsaken tree A satisfaction of the debt required "Oh, My God, Why have You forsaken Me?" Pleas the Savior, pierced, bruised, and tired Each sigh a seal of life We could never earn Each cry of pain a labor of His love The depth of sorrow…

A poem on the doctrine of unconditional election — I knew you Before the sun’s first ray Before creation was formed Before the first good day Before the worlds were born I saw you Beginning to end Cradle to grave Every sin Cursing My Name All of your faults Depth of your shame When first you would hate Me I loved you the same…

A poem inspired by the first verse of Lamentations — How lonely sits the city That was full of people! She has become like a widow Who was once great among the nations! (Lamentations 1:1a, NASB) Do you remember? The children used to play here There was laughing And dancing in the streets Life was good then We were whole then We were happy…

A poem on missing the simplicity of home — I've never been a country boy But sometimes I do miss that quiet life Laying in the grass at night Watching all those stars light up the sky Not a worry Not a fear Just a boy with a simple home Oh, those country roads Are calling my name But…

A personal poem about a time of loss — Watching the first of the tears Falling from your eyes And trying my best to keep it together I don't have the answers For the evils in life Silence is all I can give you tonight You take my hand and look in my eyes Lean to my ear and you…

A poetic sequel — This poem is a sequel to my poem, House of Cards. You may want to check it out first: House of Cards A poetic parable inspired by the wise and foolish buildersmedium.com It was a privilege and an honor When the king asked me to build his house So I poured my blood and sweat in And did the best that I know…

A poetic parable inspired by the wise and foolish builders — I built this house with my two hands, Exactly how the king had wanted it. I built it tall and full of rooms, So he could throw big parties for his friends. He said, “Who said money can't buy happiness? Look at all the happiness I've got. Spare no expense. Use only the…

A husband’s honest reflection — This poem contains the lyrics to one of my most recent original songs. If you would like to also hear the song there is a video at the end. Enjoy! I can't promise I won't hurt you Or make you sad But I can promise you when I do I'll feel real bad…

A poem on the voices within — The voices of the silence are the loudest Riding on the quiet, they’re the proudest Screaming through the stillness Like an invisible, sudden illness It’s the words my ears don’t hear that hit the hardest They rise up deep from somewhere in my conscience I close my ears; I try to…