Breakthrough - (by Tom Balistreri)

The Lord's love broke through.

Now old things are new.

My life has been renewed.

Death has been subdued

The same can be for you,

if you let Christ breakthrough.

To Respond - (By Tom Balistreri)

There is much to discover,

in this life and the one beyond.

When one hears God's call,

and faithfully responds.

No Small Portion - (by Tom Balistreri)

The Lord gave us His Spirit in no small portion.

Not divided up or sliced.

But to all believers it is given,

the same Spirit as Christ.

Sweet Never Tart - (By Tom Balistreri)

The taste is sweet

never tart.

The essence of joy

within one's heart.

Bought with a price,

one can't afford,

yet paid and given

by the Lord.

Not Eerie - (By Tom Balistreri)

There is no fear of the eerie,

for the Holy Ghost loves all dearly.

He does not haunt the dark of night,

but invites all in God's light.

He Is Obvious - ( by Tom Balistreri)

The truth of God is obvious.

No one has excuse.

His handiwork is evident.

It's there for all to view.

Fear not to believe.

For it does not bring pain.

God provides guidance,

and His love and joy you gain.

If We Never Meet Again

This is my singing of the classic gospel song,

"If We Never Meet Again."

Thank you for listening.

- Tom

Morning Do - (By Tom Balistreri)

It Has Gone - (by Tom Balistreri)

The guilt and the shame,

and the mark of sin's stain,

all of it is has gone.

Jesus Christ has cleansed,

my troubled soul,

and a new life has dawned.

Listen And Led - (By Tom Balistreri)

I listen for the Master's voice. To direct my path, to guide my choice. I fear not in strange lands. For I am led by God's hand.

Satisfied Craving- (By Tom Balistreri)

I knew not,

to satisfy the craving,

the desire of my soul,

was for God's saving.

He welcomed me despite,

my spotted and stained past.

He took me in loving arms,

and held onto me fast.

Placement Of Faith - (by Tom Balistreri)

I will not struggle in God's hand.

As He place me in new lands.

Nor do I need understand,

to know there's goodness in His plans.

He Does Shine - (by Tom Balistreri)

Brighter than the sun,

the Lord does shine.

Greater than all gods,

men create in their minds.

He is all and true,

the first and last.

Humbling the mighty,

and lifting the downcast.

Too Avid- (By Tom Balistreri)

The world is often avid,

for things frivolous and odd.

But one can never be too avid,

for the things of God.

Volunteer Wanted - (a poem by Tom Balistreri)

One must volunteer,

to have a life renewed.

For God won't interfere,

in that you choose.

But He will invite you gently,

to walk in his light.

And those who do,

find eternal life.

Cast Upon Him - (by Tom Balistreri)

The Lord asks us to share,

the burdens that we bare.

Cast upon Him cares.

Behold, He answers prayers.

In Heaven And Earth - (By Tom Balistreri)

All things were created,

in heaven and on Earth,

by Almighty God,

who gave them worth.

He will tend His work,

and restore the fallen,

and forgive the sins,

of those who hear His calling.

The Crossing - (By Tom Balistreri)

Not So Lofty - (By Tom Balistreri)

Not so lofty

that it can not be obtained.

Not so easy

that one ignores what is gained.

Yet available to all

for those who make the choice.

To seek after God

and make angels rejoice.

Rebirth! - (By Tom Balistreri)

A soul full of repentance.

To restore and make amends.

Renewed in Jesus Christ.

To Begin life again.

Make It Vanish - (By Tom Balistreri)

Cleanse me Lord.

Make iniquity vanish.

Renew a right spirit in me.

My soul does brandish,

sins stain,

dark and weighty.

Your Word,

gives me cleansing.

Your love sets me free.

I praise and adore You.

Loving Father,

God and King.

The Longing Soul (based on Psalm 107:9)

The Lord satisfies,

the longing soul.

He fills it with love,

and makes it whole.

Seems Abstract - (By Tom Balistreri)

The concept may seem abstract,

in this world beset with sin.

But there is a God who loves,

and has always been.

Joshua 1:9 (Paraphrased And Rhymed by Tom Balistreri)

My Great Desire - (by Tom Balistreri)

You are all I long for.

Lord You are my great desire.

All that I could hope for.

You are my supplier.

He Paid The Price - (By Tom Balistreri)

We were paupers,

unable to pay,

for what we'd done,

there was no way.

When our offerings,

would not suffice,

Christ volunteered,

to pay the price.

Not A Joke - (by Tom Balistreri)

Many laugh,

and even joke,

about the words,

that Jesus spoke.

But blessed are those,

with ears to hear,

for them the gift

of life draws near.

Open My Eyes - (By Tom Balistreri)

Open my eyes Lord,

and help me see.

the gift of life,

You have given to me.

Grant me understanding.

Let me be aware,

of Your infinite mercies,

and loving care.

Not Punishment - (By Tom Balistreri)

God seeks not your punishment, He offers life and fulfillment. He saves us from the results of sin. He renews ours souls to start fresh again.

Desolate To Exquisite - (by Tom Balistreri)

A life that once was desolate Through God has become exquisite. The Lord restored spirit and soul, and made the broken into the whole.

The Shadow Of The Almighty - (By Tom Balistreri)

He is my refuge and fortress,

my God in Whom I trust.

For in the Hands of God,

are the souls of the just.

Safe from deadly pestilence,

and from the fowler's snare.

In the shadow of the Almighty,

I find protection there.

From Underground - (By Tom Balistreri)

As a seed planted

underground,

faith grows inside,

and becomes unbound.

For the birds build and rest,

in the tallest trees,

that sprout from just

a mustard seed.