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Bedtime stories and rhymes that sound like simpler times
Way back in the middle of the 20th century, when I was a kid, they really were simpler times here in America. and I was actually a great example of that…
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A million times over in this clever clover
“Everything has already been said a million times over!” “Not exactly the way you can say it,” he calmly replies. “Oh shut…
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Links and kings and pleasant things
Well, I’m not gonna really talk about links and kings, per se, but what I am gonna talk about kind of relates to that. And I’m basically just gonna…
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Homeschool hub has much better grub
A classical homeschool hub could be called a trivium. That’s Latin for “the place where three roads meet.” And it happens to be what they call the three…
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Angst and aggression from a privileged profession
So many so-called pro athletes, movie stars, musicians and other artsy fartsy freakazoids are full of angst and aggression these days. And I’m not saying…
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Lying is bad for every Betty and Brad
I’ve shared with you before how it’s not always wrong. But lying is bad for the most part. Especially when you do it to cover up something…
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Positive news because of my views
It grows from ignorance and selfishness. It spreads, like kudzu, in the minds of fools who claim that hate only exists in others. I’m talking about hypocrisy…
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It don’t come easy especially when your neighbor is sleazy
“Gotta pay your dues if you wanna sing the blues. And you know it don’t come easy.” If you’re old enough, you might remember those lyrics from a song that…
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Learn something new and get that old dog outta you
Baby boomers, or boomers (spoken with great disgust in the tone of your voice, as you hear all around the Internet these days), or just too old to learn…
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Men will be so dastardly as you can see
For as long as I can remember, there’s always been this expression that boys will be boys. And of course, that got extended into men will be men. And…
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Frustration face in this age of grace
Even if you’re a Christian, you might have found, at least a time or two, that you were unable to pray away your frustration face. You know, that face…
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Remain optimistic in tough times and I show you how with my rhymes
I’ve been encouraging anybody who would read what I write and listen to what I say to remain optimistic in tough times. But I don’t just say the…
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Meaningful things are worth more than diamond rings
The meaningful things in life don’t come easy. I hope that doesn’t burst any bubbles for you. Because it’s the cold, hard truth. Even if it…
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God gives Grace when you bow your face
Guess what others might not have more of than you. Before you guess, you should also keep in mind in they might have much less than you. And they might not…
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Peace talks and conflict resolution. It’s all a lot more pollution
As long as I can remember there have been “peace talks” and “peace agreements” and “peace accords” all over the world…
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What if I’m wrong? You’ll find out before long.
I make bold, public statements about how Jesus is the only way to eternal life in paradise with God. And I never make apologies for saying it as though…
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Your life is your own but don’t live it alone
Yeah, your life is your own, and it’s unique. No one else who ever lived, is living now, or will ever live will have the same life as you. But your life is no…
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Lies are like quicksand all over this land
There’s a real good reason to tell the truth anytime it’s possible. Lies are like quicksand. Because they’re so much harder to remember. Especially when…
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Go ape and escape the delusional red tape
Ape man. That’s a mutually exclusive oxymoron. You can find a man. You can find an ape. But you go ape and never find an ape man. Because there never…
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Normal people ain’t cool but don’t be a tool
Normal people ain’t cool these days. And that’s too bad. Because they used to be. Here’s an example of what I mean. Quite a few years back…
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Wednesday greetings and temporary soul beatings
This is the day of the week known in some circles as hump day. So you know what that means. Yeah, Wednesday greetings from your favorite rhyme writer and Bible…
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Tuesday poem shows what a wise person knows
I’m gonna share a Tuesday poem with you. But only if you promise to share it with your kids or grandkids. Deal? OK, great. But I’ve got a couple of things to…
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Tomorrow is a concept about time that we can accept
It’s true. Tomorrow is a concept. Not a reality. If someone came to you asking for a ride because their car broke down, would you tell them to come back…
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Resurrection Day 2026 and let’s celebrate the fix
Happy Resurrection Day 2026. Today won’t be as glorious as the original. And it won’t be as glorious as the next resurrection day. But I hope it is…
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In the tomb He lay but for just that day
As I write this, it’s Saturday. But not an ordinary Saturday. Because this one marks the anniversary of what a lot of people call Holy Saturday. The day…
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They say what they say, and I did too one day
People with an attitude are gonna say what they say. And everybody cops an attitude once in a while. Right? Even us (formerly) long-haired, peacenik, hippy…
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Immediate blessings all around the air, and sea, and on the ground
When you woke up this morning, you woke up to immediate blessings. Oxygen entered your lungs. Maybe light entered your room and your eyes. Maybe sounds entered…
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Improvise for real for a whole ‘nother feel
For about 10 to 12 years of my life there was only one person, in the whole world, that I saw year round. And that was my younger brother. Our parents divorced…
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The first line and this memory of mine
The first line of the song is all it takes. Sleep my love, and peace attend thee. Yeah, just those 7 words in the first line. And, immediately, my time travel…
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Only one man might need a better plan
If you’ve lived long enough to become an adult in this world, you’ve probably noticed how many bad things are done by bad (and good) people. And if…
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Love yourself first doesn’t make you the worst
Healthy life. Peaceful life. Wealthy life. Joyful life. Do any (or all) of those describe you in your life? If not, my first question is: Do you love your…
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Truth and imagination in rhymes and alliteration
I love wordplay. I love alliteration. And I love juxtaposed metaphors and impossible phraseology. I love working with words. And I love the one true, living…
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Unschooling activities define their proclivities
Of course, I don’t know about you, on this subject, but I know when I was a kid. I certainly would’ve enjoyed more unschooling activities. And I…
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God of creation deserves adoration
I remember a guy named Mike who took issue with my Christian faith. And he let me know that on my Facebook page. He’s an example of something that goes…
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Sleepwalk around or get your life off the ground
Every day has challenges. And challenges don’t play favorites. They happen to the rich and poor, the beautiful and ugly, the short and tall, the fat and…
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Homeschool inspiration beats public regurgitation
I’m gonna share some homeschool inspiration with you. Maybe it won’t thrill you the way it does me. But I think it should. Because it’s…
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Live without love if you can, but I suggest a backup plan
You can’t live without love. Oh sure, you can exist. But you can’t live. And your existence will be an exercise in futility at best…or a…
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Break rules but not like fools
Just because some authoritative power makes a rule doesn’t make the rule a good one, a just one, or a fair one. In fact, many rules, policies, and laws…
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Principal thing made this song I sing
You may believe what the talking heads on TV say, but I don’t. They can’t even get the weather right most of the time, so why would we think they…
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Motivational music that won’t make you sick
Ken had a very nagging feeling that just wouldn’t leave him alone. Right after he had his coffee each morning he’d start to stress about his ideas…
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A letter to friends that selfish never sends
The Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 16 sound more like a letter to friends than at other parts in 1 Corinthians. You can read of his plans…
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False humility not for David and me
Why would anyone say something like ~ I Am Nothing? Because my guess is most people who say that are just chiming in with a little false humility. Have you…
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Songbook journal has some soothing lullaby jazz
I started writing lullaby songs for kids back in 2008, and they became a crowd favorite. So I wrote a whole collection of ’em in mostly a smooth jazz…
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Power of 3 cast a spell over me
Cue the wackadoo snake charmer music. Because the power of three just cast another spell over me. Right here in the third month of the year. So, maybe 3 IS a…
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Grace of God for this guy who’s flawed
By the Grace of God I’ve enjoyed a life filled with music, singing, and songwriting. I’ve been all over the country because of my ability to carry…
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Ruler of this world takes from the One who never forsakes
The ruler of this world is destroying it a little more each day. So, I hope you’ve given your heart to Jesus. And… I hope you’ve trusted He…
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Friday the 13th is a day when superstition is the way
Darn it. I just broke my handheld a mirror. But it’s my own fault. Because I should’ve laid it down before I ran out the front door, under the painter’s…
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Original free offer made after the bill was paid
If you’ve spent even a little bit of time online, you’ve probably noticed a common “item” in the world of internet marketing. And you…
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My whole life with the double edged knife
It’s easy to think about God and how much He loves me. I’ve been doing that practically my whole life. And that’s quite a few years now. Something else…
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On the list where life is missed
In his letter to the Philippians (which can be found in the Bible, in case you didn’t know), Paul mentioned “fellow workers” whose names are written in the…
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One of a kind mostly only in a kid’s mind
Here are the lyrics about the one-of-a-kind horse you’ll only find in this song and a kid’s imagination. The Peppermint Pony I cast my gaze into…
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God hates while His love waits
Yeah, maybe you never thought about it this way. Because maybe you don’t think about how God hates. I know most Christians wanna focus on how much he loves…
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Some good news if you’ve got these blues
Yea, I’ve got some good news. Especially if you’ve been singing the blues because you don’t know what God‘s will is for your life. First off, let me say…
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You are no good. Is that understood?
Even Linda Ronstadt knew that you are no good. She’s saying it about you years and years ago. So, I know it. And Linda knows it. But do you? Oh wait. Ms…
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In plain sight I share the light
The only reason I’m writing about the color of music notes, today, is because I feel like it. There’s no hidden message. Well, except for the one…
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6 days of creation list that generations have dissed
Let’s say you’re gonna write a book about what subject where you might be considered an expert. Or maybe you’re going to paint a work of art…
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Brain manipulation with a little capitulation
Hide your kids. Or at least cover their ears. Unless you’re willing to let them be exposed to my brain manipulation technique. I’m able to activate…
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Gut feeling sounds appealing but could send you reeling
Sometimes you can trust your gut feeling. And sometimes it’s the last thing you should trust. But, of course, I’m not talking about your actual…
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Alone in the dark is a walk in the park
We’re all alone in the dark universe. When you read that, does it bring on anxiety, depression, and a deep, drowning sense of dread? Yeah, me neither…
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Final equalizer and you can still be a riser
A few years ago, Denzel Washington made a movie called The Equalizer. And then he made two more for the typical Hollywood trilogy. And apparently that was…