God's Word has a chapter telling of the Rapture,
God's promise to the Church of Jesus Christ...
God's Word helps us measure His eternal treasure,
That's set aside to serve the saints baptised...
Each Christian heart still yearns the time that Christ returns,
It spurs us on towards renewed success,
While revelation grows, God's love still overflows,
In hearts and minds that only Christ can bless...  

That's why we preach each day, no matter what they say,
No matter if they still refuse the Lord,
For love compels us here... and that love stays sincere,
It's love like that which shouldn't be ignored...
And though the world may scoff, the day we're carried off,
I pity those on Earth who yet remain,
Though offered grace enough, they still refused God's love,
Amazing grace God grants in Jesus Name...

Denis Martindale March 2018.

For just one day, it's Mother's Day! A time meant to reflect,
This great tradition to obey! A time to show respect...
When spoken tributes mean so much... and gifts are offered, too,
Responding with that human touch... when gifts say, 'I LOVE YOU!'

A chance to cherish memories... and good times that were spent,
Or hopes for harmony and peace that's truly Heaven-sent...
When hugs are common... smiles abound... that's just the way it is,
When sweets... like treats... are passed around... as signs of heartfelt bliss...

The scents of flowers fill the rooms, from vases on display,
To join the fellowship of blooms, in bountiful array...
And God is smiling on His Throne... while joyful angels sing...
And celebrate the joy that's shown... that Mother's Day can bring...

Denis Martindale

Mother's Day, March 2018.

Wonder Woman has her standards... and Supergirl has hers,
The Christian woman has God's words... each chapter and each verse...
Each proverb, psalm and prophecy... and God's amazing grace,
Salvation found at Calvary... where miracles took place...

The Christian woman has God's love... no other love comes close,
The tender Saviour smiles above... when such love overflows...
The Holy Spirit grants her gifts... to bless her ministry
And that is why her spirit lifts... and says, 'The Lord loves me!'

She seeks the Lord in all she does... she intercedes as well,
She listens as the men discuss the truths God seeks to tell...
She blesses others when she can... like Mother Mary could,
Because she knows God has a plan... to use her for the good...

The Christian woman does her best... compassion fills her heart,
That's why, sometimes, she needs to rest... because she played her part...
Praise God for her... and those like her... that Jesus will save, too...
If you're like her, then you're super! No wonder God loves YOU!

Denis Martindale

International Women's Day, the 8th of March 2018.

It's thanks to Europe I'm confused, who rules the British Isles?
The years have passed, I'm not amused, I'm rarely prone to smiles.
They've passed so many foolish laws, our leaders then agreed
And now that these have run their course, we've seen their flaws succeed.
I'd like to see us leave behind the follies of the past,
That none would think in their right mind would come and stay and last...
I'd like to say farewell to France and Germany as well,
It's only now we've got the chance! Break free and break the spell...
I'd like to see the British blessed, yet that of course takes time...
But once we're free, we'll prove we're best... and that will be sublime!

Denis Martindale March 2018.

Unmerited favour was mine... the day I first believed,
When You, by grace, sent love divine... the day that I received,
Yet life's temptations made me frown... to melt my faith away...
Till one by one, they took me down... because I chose to stray...
From grace I fell, I stood alone... condemned by God and Man,
Departing from my Saviour's Throne... devoid of any plan...
An aimless soul, a broken heart... a lost sheep once again...
No self-control and no fresh start... a man like other men...

And days went by, then months, then years... then decades slowly, too.
And still I strayed, held back my tears... despite the truths I knew,
That God is able to forgive... if humble we would be,
More willing that we still might live... because of Calvary...
Yet one day came, the day I wept... my heart cried out once more,
A day of fasting then was kept... like those I kept before...
And years of sins were washed away... thanks to my Saviour's Blood,
The tide was turned and so I pray... to You, Almighty God...

Accept this sinner to be blessed... for once I was baptised,
Forgive the worst, enhance the best... the best that comes through Christ...
If not, there's nothing I can do... but ask, Thy Will be done...
Like Jesus Christ, who prayed to You... because He was Your Son...

Denis Martindale March 2018.

If the Lord gave Man a diet... would Adam then agree?
With the humble heart to try it... if proved it was meat-free?
Eat of all trees except this one... the Lord warned Adam straight,
Else death must come to everyone... your choice, so choose your fate...
But Man, alas, would not resist... he chose to disobey...
Permitting each sin to exist... and death to have its way...
God gave a second chance in Christ... who died upon a tree...
Forgiveness for the saints baptised... because of Calvary...

The Lord's so gracious to forgive... and righteous in His ways
And seeking those who want to live... like angels, full of praise...
For life's much more than food and drink... more than you hear and see...
Let Jesus change the way you think! You'll find felicity!
To some, we know sincerity is more than just a word,
Beyond both hope and dignity... not simply overheard...
Faith grants a sweet humility that's borne of grace and love,
Yet greater still, felicity... when we please God above...

Denis Martindale March 2018.

What's on my mind! This much I know...
I've got a skull that won't let go...
And so my brain stays in the dark,
It gets no walkies in the park...
It throbs with blood the live-long day,
The blood flows in then goes away...
Thus oxygen keeps it alive
A few more moments to survive...
No matter if I sleep or wake,
It's always there, for goodness sake...
I get a headache now and then,
It's no good counting up to ten...
I take a pill to calm things down
And melt away each care and frown...
While thoughts bounce left and thoughts bounce right,
Till brainwaves help this guy look bright...
And then my little heart feels glad
Rejoicing I'm no longer sad...
Until I'm forced to fall asleep,
To go to bed and breathe in deep...
And then my mind starts playing tricks,
With every random dream it picks...
What's on my mind! This much I know...
I've got a skull that won't let go!

Denis Martindale March 2018.