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Family Matters
The Tongue of a Child Out of Control
Shittily did he speak to the lady And did deserve a rebuke at the least. Perhaps a slap on the chop Would have served betterTo curb such base indiscipline.Most high among the prioritiesOf civil human socializationIs the control of the bastard tongueWhen it goes out from under the ruleOf a parental spirit of decency.Let children […]
michaelbray
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Bowie Wrestling
Bowie Wrestling! Class of 2019 Thanks for the medal! And the “pic” with coach Phillips! (Yeah, I give it a stare Sitting in my living room chair. Thoughts drifting to the past, Those days on the grapplers’ mat.) You know it’s the sport coming down Way before basketball was around.It’s the sport of Jesus and […]
michaelbray
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Bowie Wrestling Class of 2019
Bowie Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2019, Bringing back memories. Thanks for your work so grand! Got that medal hanging on my shelf.Like some curious elf,I look at it from my chairGiving it a smile with a stare.The sport sharpens the soul;Can’t blame some other fool.It’s the sport of the Book.Open it up and give […]
michaelbray
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Support Women’s Rights!
I support women’s rights! Got nine daughters and want The very best for them! No opportunities denied; Go to any college and get Any job, marry any (good) man!But, of course, they got no rightTo do wrong – well duh!Is that really so difficult?How does someone put baby-murderIn the category of women’s rights?!?!?What’s up with […]
michaelbray
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Matt is to Matthew
Matt is to Matthew What John is to Johann, So be cool and casual When dealing with a name;Don’t concern yourself with fame.That will come if it is dueDespite anything you may do.Let your name be made by your deedsNot the pursuit of your egoist needs.It’s His name you must liftLest you get caught in […]
michaelbray
Sep 9, 20231 min read
Inquiry of an Apostate Child
“Is your new guru smarter than your father?” one might ask, To which the child might say, “Indeed he is.” “And does he love the truth as well as he?” To which the child might reply, “Indeed!” “Then by what standard will you judge a proposition? Have you a means of coming to some decision? […]
michaelbray
Sep 6, 20231 min read
A People “Under God”!
The nation belongs “under God.” So when it is obscured by the fog And its glory is sullied and paled, Its righteous ones scorned and jailed, Ours is to call it back to its origin: A people “indivisible” and “under God”!Maintain the truth for the next generation;You have children inheriting your nation.What will it be […]
michaelbray
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Resurrection Meditation
Thinking of that time when we are up there with the Lord. He is with a body but we are not! We are, indeed, happy to be with Him, But we are missing that glorified body that He has! We lack nothing and yet we want to be like HimIn EVERY way and still wait there […]
michaelbray
Aug 25, 20231 min read
On “That Mate”
So, what to do with that “mate”? Well, either get married or don’t. But no sense in draggin’ on a thing If to no truth you are gettin’ that ring. What is the intention? Is there integrity found in him?Got a goal to serve the KingAnd walk in that integrity?Ain’t no small thing to do […]
michaelbray
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Oh, The Beach!
Oh, the beach! Where pure is the air And the family is there! The ocean cleans our bodies (And serves as our potty). Kids are rolling in water and sandAnd we are our own band.We may get a little burned,But long ago we learnedThat the fun was worth it all.Then it’s back home ’til fallAnd […]
michaelbray
Jul 19, 20231 min read
O Fool!
Tryin’ to live your own way, Puttin’ off Jesus for another day. Not going to be workin’ for you too good When up before Him you are stood,Facing the One who died for youWhile you found something else to do!O fool! What were you thinkin’?!?!Down below you’ll be stinkin’Along with lots of blasphemersAnd a whole […]
michaelbray
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Children Are, Primarily, ASes
Remember, children are your primarily ASes They are, indeed, your Agents of Sanctification. Yes, they are a blessing to the world as well;(Christian children lead others away from hell).But they do refine their parents by the trials they bring,Driving them with others in church praises to sing,Thanking Him for Sunday relief and hope for the […]
michaelbray
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Children Are a Blessing
Children are a blessing Coming down from above. (Can’t think of one thatWe didn’t love!)Got to keep ’em comingIf He keeps on giving!Which of His giftsDon’t you want?What have you got to flaunt In this world anyway?Wealth? Prestige? Ease? Position? Just what is your supposition? Believe what is said in His Word? Well those cahonies […]
michaelbray
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Tribute to Jayne
Ladies naggin’ and fightin’ with their men Is the way some go ’til the end. But the Lord has given me grace;A life with an action-packed pace. My Jayne is a woman on the move;Makin’ things happen and stayin’ in the groove.She’s a cheerleader at heart;Gives my day a good start.So glad the Lord made […]
michaelbray
Jun 12, 20231 min read
O The Beach!
O the beach! Where sight is stretched As far as the eye can see! The wind blows and waves roll And there is rest for the soul In the company of kinsmen. Skin is made red by the sun While all are playing and having fun The waves pour over the bodies Of those playing […]
michaelbray
Jun 10, 20231 min read
On Being a Fag
Whether your bag is being a fag Or you’re a regular hetero-fornicator, You can get it straight and enter the gate Where life is found in the Savior. Walk in the Law where satisfaction is found Serving the King, not screwin’ around. He’s got plenty of thrills for you to do; Serving others, He’ll get […]
michaelbray
Jun 8, 20231 min read
Among Those Grands
Among those grands got a Luther and a Calvin! Keepin’ those angels and saints up there laughin’! The Word goes on throughout the world As life to the dead is unfurled. New lives will carry forth the Word of Life, Whether you’re single or got a wife. The Lord will supply the land with people […]
michaelbray
May 12, 20231 min read
No Talking to the Dead
Yeah, it was wise of the Lord to forbid folks from talking to the dead. Think of the many failures of communication among the living! Think of the many people we overlook and fail to greet and encourage. The Lord has wisely forbidden us from conversing with the dead And charged us to speak with […]
michaelbray
May 8, 20231 min read
A Tribute to Solid Singles
Jeremiah, Paul, and Isaac Bachelors most classic! Give it up for those men of God! And make some noise for those ladies,Those singles who live for the Lord!May they serve Him whole hog, Not diverted by family duties, Able to honor the King with joy! Thank God for our single boy! 2105 on 2 May, […]
michaelbray
May 8, 20231 min read
And the Lord Made . . .
Got to just do that labor! Work hard for somebody Or start your own business And hire your own mistress. The very Creator was not a sleeper, Nor a lazy, lounging vacationer. He was about making things, Working and creating the universe. So don’t be sitting on your buttocks Waiting for something to come your […]
michaelbray
May 8, 20231 min read
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