Archive - November 2003

MYCENAE-AN EVIL PLACE

MYCENAE-AN EVIL PLACE
An evil place
Where families killed
And ruthless men
Ruled the day
Heartless acts of power
Claimed its way
And Helen launched 1,000 ships
To sail across the seas
Ten years for the battle
Troy burned and crushed
No joy in the victory
Mycenae burned with lust
Where is its power?
All I see is stone
No people live in houses
Dirt has claimed their
homes
In my mind
I see this thriving town
Everything was spent
On things that turn to
stone
What is the wisdom?
That we can claim
From this story of evil
From this play of pain
Know that Jesus saves you
In Him you can live
When this life is over
New life Christ will give
11/24/03

ATHENS ARRIVAL

 

ATHENS ARRIVAL

Dennis waiting at the gate
We arrived on time
Pretty weather
Athens was new

The trip to town was slow
The scenery and greenery
Traffic and streets
We were in Athens, Greece

Christiana met us
Crisp and kind
Waiting to share
Her city and mind

Smiling people
Strolling throngs
Ancient shadows
Holding on

Roads designed to disappear
Vendors on the move
It feels wealthy and poor
Nationalism at the door

Street cafes
Beckon with their smells
Lining storied streets
Thinkers knew well

It started here
What I am
The way I think
The life I live

Words defining
Who we are
Listing life
In thought and song

Acropolis guarding
Athenian homes
Sundown and lighted now
Evokes in me wide-eyed stares

My words to you
Help you feel
The scenes I see
Athens is real

Hear me
Hear my joy
Excitement expressed
Our first day in Athens

11/20/03 CC

ASKING THINGS FROM GOD

ASKING THINGS FROM GOD

Asking things from God
Do not belittle us
But encourages
Reminding who is in control

Asking deepens our awareness
Of who God is
And what God sees
Encouraging us of Christ’s care

Laying out before Him
Our needs and plans
Helps us focus
On the things the Lord demands

Obedience is better than sacrifice
Listen as Christ gives
The things we get are burdens
Responsibilities to be met

Much can be learned
From the struggles of the poor
Many trust in Jesus
Even though they are poor

Life is more than mammon
Leave success at the door
Our Father loves completely
All have gifts galore

I am marked and unique
Tomorrow never comes
Today is when I serve Christ
The victory is already won

Now is when God hears me
Stop and speak your heart
Jesus offers comfort
Now is the time to start

Go to God with pleading
Ask for all you think
Our journey is majestic
The Lord is pleased to speak

11/20/03 CC

Jail at Philippi

AIRPORTS ARE

AIRPORTS ARE

Airports are
Movement and sound
Stopping points
That feed on time

Connecting nations
And people groups
Sending cultures around
Pulling down God’s hold

I am on my way
A journey filled with faith
Looking to the past
Seeking life today

Speeding sounds
And foreign toilets
Litter travel ways
Part of the travel scene

Moving us beyond our intellect
Choking off reality
Standing in a time warp
And yet time moves on

Giving us a sense of strength
Knowledge without truth
Once the airports behind us
Our day in Greece has begun

11/19/03 CC

 

Cafe in Athens