Song for Sunday: If You're Reading This

No one likes war. I don't. 

It is right, though to honor those who serve in it, who put themselves in harm's way for their country, for us.

So for today, the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, a simple reminder that not everyone makes it home. Even today, there are those who grieve loved ones lost in war and while serving their country. God grant them blessings of peace, comfort and hope. 

If You're Reading This

If you're reading this, my momma's sitting there

Looks like I only got a one-way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
And war was just a game we played when we were kids

Well I'm laying down my gun, I'm hanging up my boots
I'm up here with God and were both watching over you

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
If you're reading this I'm already home

If you're reading this half way around the world
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you, I hope she fights like me
And stands up for the innocent and the weak

I'm laying down my gun, I'm hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
If youre reading this I'm already home

If you're reading this there's gonna come a day
When you move on and find someone else and that's okay
Just remember this I'm in a better place
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing "Amazing Grace"

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go

If youre reading this, if you're reading this Im already home

Song for Sunday: (Belated) Wouldn't it Be Strange

Jordan and I were listening to this in the car yesterday and it really resonated with me. The world is so different from what Jesus preached.






I've got a question for your consideration
I'll make you privy to my contemplation
Let me say in my defense
I know it goes against all common sense

It's not our nature
Not what we've been taught
Flies in the face of every lie we've bought
It's hard to see it
Harder to explain
I know it cuts against the grain

Wouldn't it be strange if riches made you poor
And everything you owned left you wanting more?
Wouldn't it be strange to question what it's for?
Wouldn't it be strange?

I know we've got some interest to protect
A set of dots we're committed to connect
It makes us nervous in light of how it's been
To play a little game of pretend

Wouldn't it be strange if power made you weak
And victory came to those who turned the other cheek?
Wouldn't it be strange to welcome your defeat?
Wouldn't it be strange?

Wouldn't it be strange to find out in the end
The first will be the last and all the losers win?
Wouldn't it be strange if Jesus came again?
Wouldn't it be strange?




                                      ~Charlie Peacock








You can hear the song at this link.




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Have a blessed day!!

I've got a question for your consideration
I'll make you privy to my contemplation
Let me say in my defense
I know it goes against all common sense

It's not our nature, not what we've been taught
Flies in the face of every lie we've bought
It's hard to see it, harder to explain
I know it cuts against the grain

Wouldn't it be strange if riches made you poor
And everything you owned left you wanting more?
Wouldn't it be strange to question what it's for?
Wouldn't it be strange?

I know we've got some interest to protect
A set of dots we're committed to connect
It makes us nervous in light of how it's been
To play a little game of pretend

Wouldn't it be strange if power made you weak
And victory came to those who turned the other cheek?
Wouldn't it be strange to welcome your defeat?
Wouldn't it be strange?

Wouldn't it be strange to find out in the end
The first will be the last and all the losers win?
Wouldn't it be strange if Jesus came again?
Wouldn't it be strange?
Read more at http://www.songlyrics.com/charlie-peacock/wouldn-t-it-be-strange-lyrics/#YTHHK2fvQ8GYi0Iu.99

I've got a question for your consideration
I'll make you privy to my contemplation
Let me say in my defense
I know it goes against all common sense

It's not our nature, not what we've been taught
Flies in the face of every lie we've bought
It's hard to see it, harder to explain
I know it cuts against the grain

Wouldn't it be strange if riches made you poor
And everything you owned left you wanting more?
Wouldn't it be strange to question what it's for?
Wouldn't it be strange?

I know we've got some interest to protect
A set of dots we're committed to connect
It makes us nervous in light of how it's been
To play a little game of pretend

Wouldn't it be strange if power made you weak
And victory came to those who turned the other cheek?
Wouldn't it be strange to welcome your defeat?
Wouldn't it be strange?

Wouldn't it be strange to find out in the end
The first will be the last and all the losers win?
Wouldn't it be strange if Jesus came again?
Wouldn't it be strange?
Read more at http://www.songlyrics.com/charlie-peacock/wouldn-t-it-be-strange-lyrics/#YTHHK2fvQ8GYi0Iu.99

I've got a question for your consideration
I'll make you privy to my contemplation
Let me say in my defense
I know it goes against all common sense

It's not our nature, not what we've been taught
Flies in the face of every lie we've bought
It's hard to see it, harder to explain
I know it cuts against the grain

Wouldn't it be strange if riches made you poor
And everything you owned left you wanting more?
Wouldn't it be strange to question what it's for?
Wouldn't it be strange?

I know we've got some interest to protect
A set of dots we're committed to connect
It makes us nervous in light of how it's been
To play a little game of pretend

Wouldn't it be strange if power made you weak
And victory came to those who turned the other cheek?
Wouldn't it be strange to welcome your defeat?
Wouldn't it be strange?

Wouldn't it be strange to find out in the end
The first will be the last and all the losers win?
Wouldn't it be strange if Jesus came again?
Wouldn't it be strange?
Read more at http://www.songlyrics.com/charlie-peacock/wouldn-t-it-be-strange-lyrics/#YTHHK2fvQ8GYi0Iu.99

Song for Sunday: The Mom Song

Comedian Anita Renfroe created this song, honoring Mom's by listing "all" the things they say to their kids in a day. So Happy Mothers' Day-- here's a laugh for you!

And just for fun ... the Dadsense song, too

Have a great day, and don't forget to honor your mom!!

Prayers for Kume Matah

I had never heard the name Kume Matah before this afternoon, although I had been praying for this young woman. She is one of the 276 girls kidmapped from their school by Boko Haram. One of those that is still missing.

This weekend I have been participating in the Annual Gathering of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. One of my Baptist sisters runs a ministry involved in helping women who have been trafficked. Trafficking is a very likely fate for these young girls so they have been on her heart.

Many of us have been praying for the return of these girls. Barbara conceived an idea to help us make our prayers stronger and more personal. She placed all of the names of the girls in a basket and asked those willing to pray constantly for the safe return of one specific girl to take a name. Many of us did.

The name I took was Kume Matah. I pray that she will soon be with her family. That she will have peace, hope, and courage. I know nothing about her but her name and the fact of her kidnapping. I do not know her faith, her family configuration or her home village. But I know she needs God's help and I prayer for her through the name of His precious Son, Jesus.

At our closing meeting today, our incoming president prayed for the girls as a group, reminding us that many are sending help, military and otherwise.  As Baptists, we don't have an army or an espionage team, but though we ourselves can't go and join in the search we have a God who is great and who is mighty in battle. He will go.

And so we pray. And will continue to do so until they are returned.

For more information on the kidnappings, read:

Nigeria Kidnappings Unconsionable
Nigerian Army Posts Two Divisions to Hunt for Missing Girls

For a list of names so you can pray individually for the girls go here.

For more about All Hands In, Barbara's ministry to trafficking victims go here.