When you return (Song)

When you return
I want to be
There by your side
With you looking at me
Saying, "Well done My child,
I knew you could,
You won the race like I knew you would!"

And when the days grow shorter
And the darkness closes in,
Help me to see your face and
Together we can win!

WE CAN WIN! FOR -
When you return...

And when the tears are falling
And the pain's too hard to bear,
Help me to feel your touch and
To know your're always there.

ALWAYS THERE! FOR -
When you return....

Love 'em like Jesus does (Song)

0. with Actions

1. If you see a
Bully in the Playground
Do you think - "Ooops!
It's time to turn around."?

2. Or do you see someone
Whose father's probably gone:
Who's looking for a Friend
To bring his anger to an end.....?

1. Won't you..

3. Love 'em like Jesus does.
1. Won't you
4. Love 'em like Jesus does.
1. Won't you
5. Love 'em like Jesus does.
6. Just let your Light Shine!


1. If you see a
Beggar on the Street
Do you cross the road and
Walk the other side of it?

2. Or do you see that they
Have only lost their Way
And if you share some Love
They might just climb back up....

1. Won't you..

3. Love 'em like Jesus does.
1. Won't you
4. Love 'em like Jesus does.
1. Won't you
5. Love 'em like Jesus does.
6. Just let your Light Shine!


1. If you see the
‘Nutter’ when the bus comes
Do you think
"I think I'll take another one."?

2. Or do you see someone
That the enemy's sitting on
And if you sit beside
You may just change their Life....?

1. Won't you..

3. Love 'em like Jesus does.
1. Won't you
4. Love 'em like Jesus does.
1. Won't you
5. Love 'em like Jesus does.
6. Just let your Light Shine!

7. Let your Light Shine!
3. Love 'em like Jesus does.
7. Let your Light Shine!
4. Love 'em like Jesus does.
7. Let your Light Shine!
5. Love 'em like Jesus does.
6. Just let your Light Shine!

Actions
1. Like an old fashioned 'allo-‘allo-'allo policeman. Moving up and down by bending knees with feet together.
2. No Action.
3. Hop from one foot to the other pointing toes out in front with a straight leg.
4. 'Spotty dog' walk on the spot. Move straight arms and legs in opposite directions
leaning forward - without moving forward.
5. Lift arms above your head and turn a full circle.
6. On 'let your', hit knees with hands: On 'light' hit chest with hands: on Shine hold hands high in the air.
7. As 6, only this is while others are doing 3, 4, and 5!

God of all creation (Song)

(Well, more of a Hymn actually...)

God of all creation
Mighty risen Lord
Conqueror of temptation
The everlasting Word
You alone are worthy
To receive all praise
Lead my by Your mercy
Through the darkening days.

Help me be Your witness
Everywhere I am
Teaching of forgiveness
Through Your Holy Lamb
And with every victory
And when the day is through
I will give the glory
Give it back to You.

How can I share the love of the Lord (Song)

(The first song I wrote - in full - as a Christian: Modified)

How can I share the love of the Lord?
How can I sing His praise?
How can I share the love of the Lord, today?
How can I share the things that He's done,
The joy He's given me?
How can I share the triumph of Calvary?

For He is worthy
To be praised
For He is Holy
In every way
And I will Serve Him
Every day of my life.

I will listen for His voice
And He will show the way,
He'll give me all of the joy that I need each day.
I'll let the Spirit flow through my life
And He will quicken me
To be a light for all of the world to see.

For in His glory
I'll remain
When I see Jesus
Come back again
Then I will serve Him
Every day of my life.

I love my mum (Poem)

Mother's day 2006

I love my mum; of course I do,
Well, what’s there not to like?
She love’s me lot’s and buys me things
Fist toys, then computer games… then a car
And, last year, an exercise bike!
(I really must get around to using that sometime…)
But since dad died she’s come to believe
In something I find kind of silly;
A man that was beaten, then killed on a cross,
Who came back to life willy-nilly!
Y’know the cave that they put him in, they say,
Was covered with a blooming great boulder?
Then it was sealed and surrounded by
A group of a dozen soldiers!
But somehow this stone was ‘rolled away’
And there was no sign of the body.
About 100 of his friends then saw him alive!
Now, I ask you… who could believe that story?
I mean, Houdini was good but even he
Couldn’t do something like that.
Just ask his friends who met after he died,
Hoping for a chat!
My mum says that "God had planned it all
Right from the very beginning.
Someone had to die for all our sins
And Jesus said ‘I am willing’…
And because of that we can all have hope
Of eternal resurrection,
Providing we repent and believe in Him -
That’s all that’s needed at the final inspection".
It’s crazy I know, but even so,
There’s something about my mum
That makes me really want to believe –
Even if it does sound dumb.
There’s definitely something different
That I can’t put my finger on,
But ever since she’s believed in this stuff
She’s changed; she’s somehow… strong.
She also has a confidence, I’ve never seen before
And a peace that passes all understanding,
That I’d like to have, that’s for sure.
Not that she is perfect - oh no; no way!
She has her moments, there’s no denying,
But when I think of how she used to be
It almost sets me off crying…
So maybe next time that I go round
I’ll let her talk more and not argue.
Not to say that we haven’t tried that before,
But this time, perhaps, I will listen.. too.
One thing’s for certain, I love her - I do,
And would do nothing to hurt my mother.
So I’ll take it slow and some day, who knows,
I’ll know this Jesus as my Brother!

Now and Then… (Sketch)

(Mother’s Day 2006)

In the form of a Radio play
(same cast, baby cry and heartbeat, for all parts)

Announcer: "The first part of the 21st Century"
(during sounds of a baby crying, with road-drill, traffic, planes etc., cast file on in order from opposite side from the announcer, carrying chairs with their dressing-gowns over. they line up behind the microphones, put down the chairs and stand in front of them facing the audience. when ready - ) "And before you know it…."

Boy: (steps forward) "Hey Mum. I’m off to school now. I’ll probably go round to Tom’s house after - but I’ll be back for tea." (steps back - rest of cast do the same in turn to deliver their lines)

Youth: "Mum. Can I borrow Dad’s car? I’m just going to help Amy move in to her new flat. Keep some tea for me. I don’t mind warming it up."

Young Man: "I’m out with my army mates, Mum. Don’t worry about lunch, We’ll probably arrange a fish and chips supper"

Man: "Mum. I’ve got my posting . I’m going to [insert current unrest here]. It’s my last meal at the barracks tonight. I’ll be back when the job’s done" (steps back and ALL of the cast turn their backs on the audience.)

(sounds of a heartbeat with gun fire, hellicopters, bombs etc. when finished ALL of cast turn back to face the audience.)

Man: (steps forward) "Home again, Mum - but just for a while. Off for more training. I’ve also got the wedding to sort out. Jordan’s going to look in on you from time to time as you may not hear from me for a while, but when I come back next time it’ll be for good!" (steps back)

(pause)

Announcer: "Flash back, to the first part of the 1st Century" (cast look at each other. Announcer repeats and emphasises) "The first part of the FIRST century"
(cast put on dressing-gowns as sounds of a baby crying with sheep & lambs bleating, cattle lowing, dog barking and donkey braying etc. when finished) "And before you know it…"

Boy: (steps forward) "Shalom Mother. I’m off to the temple now. I’ll probably talk to the elders after - but I’ll be back for tea." (steps back - rest of cast do the same to deliver their lines)

Youth: "Mother. Can I borrow Father’s tool kit? I’m just going to help Miriam with that cabinet door that keeps breaking. Keep some tea for me. I don’t mind it hot or cold, as long as it’s not luke-warm."

Young Man: "I’m out with my Disciples, Mother. Don’t worry about lunch. I’ve arranged a fish and bread supper"

Man: "Mother. I have to fulfil my destiny. I’m going to die on the Cross. It’s my last Pass-over meal tonight. I will be back when my work has finished" (steps back and ALL of the cast turn their backs on the audience.)

(sounds of a heartbeat, the hammering of nails. heartbeat stops. sound of a thunderclap, then a wind and a woman crying. when finished, only the Man turns and faces the audience)

Man: (steps forward) "The tomb is empty, Mother - but I am only here for a short while. I am returning to my father’s house to prepare for my bride. I have asked John to take care of you as you may not hear from me for a while, but when I come back next time, it will be to gather all of those who have believed in me and take them to my Kingdom, forever!" (steps back. turns his back.)

(pause. all cast pick up chairs and file off the way they came on.)

Faith (Song)

It was David’s Faith that saved the day
And made Goliath fall,
And Faith that kept old Joshua walking
Round and round those walls,
And Faith that took Daniel
Through the Lions Den,
For they had Faith in God above
And not in the things of Men -

Faith!
Do you have Faith?
Do you have Faith in the one who loves you?
Faith!
Do you have Faith?
Do you have Faith in the Lord?

By Faith did Noah build a boat
Before the rains began,
And Faith turned poor old Gideon into the bravest man!
By Faith did Moses lead the people
Through the parting Sea,
And that same Faith that they all had
Is there for you and me -

Faith!
(etc.)

Faith told Joseph he would someday
Be the number one.
In Faith would Abraham have offered up his only son.
Meshak, Shadrak, Abednigo had Faith to face the fire.
If they had Faith to do those things,
Then why can’t you or I? -

Faith!
(etc.)

Now even if your Faith is
As small as a mustard seed,
You can tell a mountain
To fall into the sea!
But if you’ve listened closely,
To all that has been said,
You’ll see -
Faith alone is not enough
No, it may as well be dead!

Faith
(etc. x2)

In the Lord, JESUS!

This I know (Song)

I may not always get things right
And there are times when I don’t try
But I know
That if I turn again to You,
Your love is faithful and so true
And I know

That I could fly
Like an eagle in the sky
Knowing You are by my side
And I know
That if I fall
Then the everlasting arms
Will protect me from all harm
I know.
This I know.

Sometimes the care of the day
Seems to push You far away
But I know
That there are times when You’re so close
And loving You just means the most…
And I know

That I could fly
Like an eagle in the sky
Knowing You are by my side
And I know
That if I fall
Then the everlasting arms
Will protect me from all harm
I know.
This I know.

And there are times when I am still….

Goldilocks and the Three In One (Story)

Once there was a girl who lived on the edge of a deep, deep, Love. She had beautiful golden hair, but her feet were dirty from walking in the mud and her hands were dirty from the job that she had, so her face was always dirty too.

One day she decided to take a walk in the deep, deep, Love, even though her mother and all her friends had told her "not to bother;" or there was "no point," and even tried to convince her that the deep, deep, Love "didn’t really exist"!

She hadn’t gone very far, when she came upon a House with many Rooms. A little frightened, she entered through the Open Door and looked around.

The first thing she saw was a table with Bread and Wine on it. Feeling Hungry and realizing just how Thirsty she had become, she broke off some of the Bread and ate it. She then drank some of the Wine and was surprised to find that, no matter how much she drank, the glass was always full!

Goldilocks walked a bit further and found a table full of Fruit. Some of the Fruit was very exotic and she had never seen it before. Some she recognized but had never tried, so decided to sample some of these and then move on.

Next she came to a table laden with every kind of food and drink she could possibly imagine. She rushed up to a big chair that was at the head of it, sat down, and started trying things eagerly. But after all she had already eaten, she was feeling rather sleepy so, curling up on the big seat, she fell into a Peaceful sleep.

Not long after, the Owner of the House returned. Seeing the Broken Bread, the Son said, in his normal voice, "Who’s been eating from MY table?". Seeing a little pile of fruit pieces, the Spirit said in his still, small voice, "Who’s been eating from MY table?". Then, in His big, big voice, the Father said "WHO’S BEEN EATING AT MY TABLE?" and sent the spirit rushing to look.

At the sound like thunder and a rushing wind, Goldilocks woke up and was very frightened. When she saw the Owner, she began to cry with shame and guilt.

"Don’t be afraid," said the Son, stooping down and washing her feet. (She knew she would never walk in the mud again.)

"Don’t be afraid," said the Spirit, taking her hands and making them clean. (She knew they would find other work now.)

"Don’t be afraid," said the Father, wiping the tears from her eyes and making her face shine like the sun. (She knew she would never be the same again.)

Goldilocks wasn’t afraid any more, but ran back to tell her mother, and all her friends, of everything she had found at the Heart of the deep, deep, Love.

And I hear the angels (Song)

As I walk along the darkened streets,
Everyone turns away.
It seems as though they’ve closed their ears
To everything I say.
There’s anger on each corner,
Sadness in the air,
Loneliness in every crowd,
And everywhere despair.

And I hear the angels crying, x3
For what was lost,
For what was lost…

Then I cross the wooden bridge of blood;
Of pain; of death; of crying,
To a place where open tombs are found
And everywhere there’s smiling!
There’s a welcome from each window,
Laughter in the air,
Forgiveness comes from every heart
And peace beyond compare,

And I hear the angels singing, x3
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah…

Father I can’t thank you enough (Song)

Father I can’t thank you enough
For what you’ve done for me.
You turned around my life and you gave
Me a destiny.
You put me on the top of your creation,
Making me secure in your salvation,
Help me to be free from all temptation -
Oh!

Whenever I’m feeling down - You lift me up.
Whenever I’m feeling old – You make me new.
Whenever I’m feeling sad,
You brighten up my day…
You’re the only way.

I want to be (Song)

Like a river flowing through the desert,
I want to be.
Like a trumpet blowing in the Nation,
I want to be.
Like a lightning flash,
Like a thunder roll,
Like the wind that blows where it will;

I want to be like Him
In everything I do,
I want to be like Him
With His Spirit shining through.
I want to be

Like a bright star shining in the dark sky.
I want to be.
Like a still small voice in a hurricane,
I want to be.
From the mountain top,
To the depths of hell,
Like the hand that reached out to me;

I want to be like him…

Like a broken man,
Like a bludgeoned lamb,
Like a rose trampled on the ground….

Like a river flowing through the desert,
I want to be.

Without You (Song)

Without You, without You (x3)
Tell me
Where would I be without you?

You are my provider
The giver of my bread.
You are my Great Redeemer,
The lifter of my head.
You turn ashes into beauty,
Water into wine
And even in my darkest sin
You cleansed this heart of mine

Without You…

You set my feet to dancing
Upon my enemy
And when I start to praise You
The devil has to flee.
You took all my sickness on You
Allayed my every fear
And when my night was full of shame
You’d wipe away each tear

Without You…

You broke the chains that bound me
Set this captive free
And I just want to praise You
Through all eternity
You made everything around me
You are it’s perfect end
And even though you are my God
You are my closest friend

Without You…

Jesus,
Where would I be without You?

New Life (Poem)

Hang on a minute, if you will
And listen to my story.
It won't take long I promise you,
But if it does, well.... Sorry -
But it's about something that 'appened to me
Just the other day,
That made me change direction -
'Turn around', as one might say.
I was thinking of the future
And what it meant for me,
It got a little frightening
So I switched on my TV,
But all that had to offer
Was a sad old kinda life,
Of sex and crime and violence
And men leaving their wives.
So I switched it off and wondered....
Was life really like that?
And I got to thinking maybe it was,
So I went and kicked the cat!

Then out of the corner of my eye, I spied a book
Which had upon it's cover 'New Life',
So I picked it up; 'ad a look.
It told a simple story all about man's fall from 'Grace'
And as I read on further
Everything just fell to place - Y' see
God so loved creation, that he sent his only Son,
To suffer pain and tourment
And upon a cross be hung.
There it was he took the sins
Of the likes of you and me.
He died so we could have New Life
And live it Full... and Free.

I didn't quite understand it all
But somehow knew it to be true,
That as Jesus died - and rose again -
So there's hope for me... and you!

Then all I did, quite simple like,
Was fall down on me knees
And said 'Dear God, I'm sorry,
Will you forgive me.... Please?'
Then something 'append that was wonderful,
That I really can't explain,
But all my fear and discontent
Seemed to dissapear, like rain!
Like rain that soaks the ground is dried
When beaten by the sun,
So all the bad things in me died,
When I made Jesus
Number One!

And ever since that moment -
And my story's nearly through -
I've lived my life to honour Him...
The question is....
Will you?