Tamson and Dale discuss his song "I'm Going Home" - the last original song that Dale recorded. Link to YouTube video lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjQvPMQKyrQ I’m Going Home Written by Dale Riddle Performed by Dale and Gilda Riddle Verse 1: Life on this earth is very special. Enjoyment comes in many ways. I love my wife, adore my children But it won’t stay like this always. Chorus: I’m going home to live in heaven. I’m going home to a better way. I’m going home to live with Jesus. I’m going home; I’m going home. Verse 2: Friends here on earth are always leaving. Mom and Dad and loved ones gone. But up in heaven, they’ll all be waiting. Say, “Welcome home, yes welcome home.” Chorus: I’m going home to live in heaven. I’m going home to a better way. I’m going home to live with Jesus. I’m going home; I’m going home. Verse 3: If you are troubled and feeling lonesome, Life in despair, hope almost gone. Just give your life to our sweet Jesus. You’ll have a friend; you’ll have a home. Chorus: I’m going home to live in heaven. I’m going home to a better way. I’m going home to live with Jesus. I’m going home; I’m going home.…

Dale and Tamson discuss another song that Dale wrote called "The End Time." YouTube Lyrics Video: https://youtu.be/54gQ0-MnPnk The End Time Intro: Christ is coming to claim His children Angels singing, crying, laughing . . . Verse 1: The time has come; The Lord is here. No need to pack you bags, Just lift your ear. The trumpets are sounding So loud and clear. You’re His child; There’s no need to fear. Verse 2: Christ has come To receive His own. I’m gonna take me a look At that great white throne. I’m having cold chills Right down to the bone, Just to think Christ Is taking me home! Verse 3: The earth is tembling And the stars all fall But all God’s children Still a having a ball How great the excitement Of His final call Where all have been Born again. Verse 4: All lost sinners Have run away But there’s no way to hide From the judgement day. Rewards for the saved But all lost sinners must pay, For Jesus has Come again. Reprise: The Lord is coming Saving his children Harps are ringing Some shouting, some praying Jesus has come!…

Tamson and Dale discuss another favorite song that Dale wrote, "When Life Comes To An End." Link to Lyrics Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eb845itLyvU Lyrics: When Life Comes To An End Verse 1: When life comes to an end, It’s too late then, my friend To wish you had lived some other way. For all who’re lost in sin When the judgement day begins Will hear the words Christ has to say. Chorus: “Depart from me, for I don’t know you. Heaven is for those who trusted me. I’m sorry, but I don’t know you I guess you never came to Calvary.” Verse 2: But many on that day Will stand to Christ and say “Why you know me, I’m your right hand man. I taught, I preached, I prayed, I tithed and I obeyed, Please let me in the promised land. Chorus: “Depart from me, for I don’t know you. Heaven is for those who trusted me. I’m sorry but I don’t know you. I guess you never came to Calvary.” Verse 3: But those who have been saved Will kneel to Christ and say, “Oh Lord I thank you for your love and grace. I’m not worthy to come in, but you saved me from my sin I gave my to you that day.” Chorus: "Enter in, ye chosen seed of man. Heaven is for you, yes you’re my friend. Enter in, I recognize you. Welcome to the promised land. Welcome to the promised land.”…

Dale, Gilda and Tamson discuss Tamson's early songwriting (ages 5 and 6) and life on the road with young children. I included a clip of Morgan singing as well (age 4). YouTube video - no lyrics, just photos this time: https://youtu.be/lUN0Dbv50yc

Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's original song "Don't Mourn For Me." YouTube lyrics video: https://youtu.be/xs4i41-fweg Don’t Mourn For Me Written by Dale Riddle Verse 1: When I die, don’t worry ‘bout me For I’ll be gone to my destiny Just celebrate all night and day For I’ll be with Jesus up in heaven to stay Chorus: Don’t mourn for me, just laugh and sing Don’t do any crying, let God’s praises ring Simply tell everybody “Jesus is the King And I’m alive and well and enjoying all my heavenly things Verse 2: Don’t wanna hear any preaching that praises me For I am nothing and never claimed to be Just tell them how Jesus can take their sins away Tell them all to be ready for the judgement day. Chorus: Don’t mourn for me, just laugh and sing Don’t do any crying, let God’s praises ring Simply tell everybody “Jesus is the King And I’m alive and well and enjoying all my heavenly things Vers 3: Don’t you mourn my body when it’s in the ground For one of these days, you’ll hear a mighty sound The graves will all open when the Lord descends And I’ll be coming with him so don’t you worry my friend. Chorus: Don’t mourn for me, just laugh and sing Don’t do any crying, let God’s praises ring Simply tell everybody “Jesus is the King And I’m alive and well and enjoying all my heavenly things And I’m alive and well and enjoying all my heavenly things And I’m alive and well and enjoying all my heavenly things…

Tamson and Dale talk with Gilda about her original song, "What Christ Can Do For You." You tube video lyrics link: https://youtu.be/-_GFdKgN2cw What Christ Can Do For You Written and Performed by Gilda Riddle Chorus: Christ can take the vilest sinner And make his life completely new He can make a life worth living He did it for me and He’ll do it for you Verse 1: Life was so uncertain I seemed so unfulfilled And then I met the Savior And I found what it means to live Chorus: So I know Christ can take the vilest sinner And make his life completely new He can make a life worth living He did it for me and He’ll do it for you Verse 2: Is your life unhappy? Is there peace within? Christ is still your answer You’ll find life when you trust in Him Chorus: For I know Christ can take the vilest sinner And make his life completely new He can make a life worth living He did it for me and He’ll do it for you What He did for me, Christ will for you.…

Dale and Tamson discuss his original song "Help Us Jesus." Link to lyrics video on YouTube: "Help Us Jesus" Verse 1: Lonely faces searching Most of them are hurting Wondering if there’s meaning to this life Husband, wife are crying Inside both are dying Shattered dreams lie broken by their strife Chorus: Help us Jesus, help us Jesus Lead us by your ever guiding light Help us Jesus, help us Jesus Help us troubled ones know everything will be all right Verse 2: Mankind hating mankind Causing them to be blind Wondering if there’s meaning to this life Hungry people crying Yes they’re really dying Shattered dreams lie broken by their strife Chorus: Help us Jesus, help us Jesus Lead us by your ever guiding light Help us Jesus, help us Jesus Help us troubled ones know everything will be all right Verse 3: Happy faces smiling Yes they’re realizing That there is some meaning to this life Loving, helping neighbors United by their labors To mend the shattered dreams once caused by strife Chorus: Thank you Jesus; thank you Jesus Thank you for your ever guiding light Praise you Jesus; praise you Jesus Your presence gives us faith that everything’s indeed all right Your presence gives us faith that everything’s indeed all right.…

Dale and Tamson talk about his most popular song, "I'm Ready Lord." Lyrics video on YouTube: Song Lyrics: I’m Ready Lord (By Dale Riddle) Verse 1: Lord I wonder if I just might have a minute of your time? For I have some things I feel like I’ve just got to say. For you see, it’s been ten years since you received that wife of mine And I’m wanting to see her . . . oh, see her really bad today. I’m getting tired Lord and my life, why, it’s old and grey. And my health broke, back, you remember, ‘bout a year ago. And the kids, well they all seem to think that I’m in the way. So Lord, if it’s all right, I just think I’d like to go. Chorus: Lord, you think I might come home today? For I’m tired and weary and I’m feeling kind of low. Lord I think I’m ready to come and stay. To my heavenly home I so much want to go. Verse 2: Now I don’t want you to think I’m ungrateful Lord Ah, for you’ve given me so much, of that I’m proud to say. I had a lovely wife, I’ve got kids and the best life can reward, But I’m ready to say goodbye to it all and come on your way So Lord, I’m gonna lie down here now and just kind of take myself a rest And if it’s not asking too much, well, I’d just rather not awake. For I know in heaven I’m gonna receive the best, So here I go Lord, take my soul, for heaven sake. Chorus: Lord, you think I might come home today? For I’m tired and weary and I’m feeling kind of low. Lord I think I’m ready to come and stay. To my heavenly home I so much want to go. Verse 3: Hello Lord! Ah, thank you, Sir. Sure good to see you. Hi honey! Oh, it’s been so long; I sure have missed you. No, I haven’t seen Mom and Dad; you see, I just got here. Where do they live? Ah, better than that, you come on and show me. My, it sure is pretty up here, isn’t it? You know, I’d about give anything to see old Paul. You know where he lives? And Abraham? My goodness, it’s gonna take me a thousand years just to get started on seeing some of these folks. Oh me, this is just more than I ever dreamed of baby! Thank goodness, I finally made it. Praise the Lord! So good to be here.…

Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Resurrection Power." Lyrics below and lyrics video can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmI7JdoaLqs Resurrection Power Written and performed by Dale Riddle Verse 1: One time a troubled family called a friend. “Come and help our sickly brother,” they cried, “For death’s about to do him in.” But before he could arrive, their sickly brother took the dive And death had claimed its victim once again. Well a few days later, their friend arrived on the scene. “Where is your sickly brother?” he asked, “I want to see him once again.” “Why, he’s dead, they began to cry; Ah, you’re too late; you’ve let him die. Why, he’s rotting in the tomb; there is no life.” Well, this friend named Jesus, He looked them right straight in the eye And he said, “I am the resurrection and the life!” And Jesus cried, “Come forth, my friend!” And from this tomb walked a living man. For Jesus is the Son of God and death has no power over him! Chorus: This Jesus, is the resurrection power. Yes, Jesus, He’s the very source of life. And one day Christ will say to me, “Come forth, my friend!” and I’ll be free. Oh, praise God resurrection power is liberty. Verse 2: Now a little while later this same Jesus Christ was slain Upon an old rugged cross He died; His blood was shed for sinful man. Everyone said, “Evil’s won again; Now with Jesus dead, no hope remains.” And they sealed Christ’s battered body in a grave. Well, three days later, some women, they went to see If they might show their last respects For a man who used to be. But inside an open tomb They found an angel, not deathly doom. “He is risen from the dead!” Resurrection power set him free! Chorus: This Jesus, He’s the resurrection power. Yes, Jesus, He’s the very source of life. And one day Christ will say to me, “Come forth, my friend!” and I’ll be free. Oh, praise God resurrection power is liberty. Verse 3: Now resurrection power is from God and it’s for you and me Christ gives it to all who trust Him and it provides our liberty. One day death will surely claim me, but Christ has won the victory Oh, praise God resurrection power is for eternity! Chorus: This Jesus, He’s the resurrection power. Yes, Jesus, He’s the very source of life. And one day Christ will say to me, “Come forth, my friend!” and I’ll be free. Oh, praise God resurrection power is liberty. Yes, praise God resurrection power is for eternity! Praise God resurrection power is liberty . . . Praise God resurrection power is liberty . . .…

Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Playing in the Sand" and the story behind the song. YouTube Lyrics Video (with photos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywVkYWazjoQ Playing in the Sand Verse 1: I see children playing in the sand, And it reminds me of before I was a man. For my happiness was always right at hand As I searched out life there among the sand. Chorus: Oh to find such carefree times again As life’s dreams were created in the sand. No problems then for dreams were in command. Oh to once again find peace among the sand. Verse 2: Life is still a game as we walk through this land And reality no one can comprehend. I believe that in God’s master plan We were to live our lives like children in the sand Chorus: Oh to find such carefree times again As life’s dreams were created in the sand. No problems then for dreams were in command. Oh to once again find peace among the sand. Verse 3: Oh dear God, remind us once again Of the childlike trust you said that you demand. Then by faith may we walk hand in hand Dreaming dreams of hope like children in the sand. Chorus: Oh to find such carefree times again As life’s dreams were created in the sand. No problems then for dreams were in command. Oh to once again find peace among the sand.…

Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Heaven Bound." There's also a clip and some discussion about Tamson's first recording at age 5. YouTube lyrics video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozcwIktOELY Heaven Bound Verse 1: I’m heaven bound I’m going to glory Eternal life Is mine today I’ll see my Jesus And I’ll sing his story How Jesus saved my soul And he took all my burdens away Chorus: I’m heaven bound To sing with the angels I’m heaven bound To dwell in that city I’m heaven bound To walk beside Jesus I’m heaven bound No more sickness and sorrow All my cares will pass away No darkness there Jesus lights the way I’m heaven bound Heaven bound Verse 2: I’m heaven bound I’ll get to see my loved ones Who dwell in a land With the golden streets I’ll visit with Abraham Old Elijah and Sampson But the first thing I’ll do is I’ll kneel at my Savior’s feet Chorus: I’m heaven bound To sing with the angels I’m heaven bound To dwell in that city I’m heaven bound To walk beside Jesus I’m heaven bound No more sickness and sorrow All my cares will pass away No darkness there Jesus lights the way I’m heaven bound Heaven bound. Verse: I’m heaven bound Do you want to go with me? All you really have to do Is place your life in Christ’s hands He died for us all His blood was shed at Calvary Yes, Jesus fixed it so We can all see the promised land Chorus: I’m heaven bound To sing with the angels I’m heaven bound To dwell in that city I’m heaven bound To walk beside Jesus I’m heaven bound No more sickness and sorrow All my cares will pass away No darkness there Jesus lights the way I’m heaven bound Heaven bound I’m heaven bound Heaven bound Heaven bound!…

Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Heaven's Now" (lyrics below). This song was also briefly featured on the podcast about the end times (Season 2 - Episode 2). Heaven’s Now Verse 1: Some people are waiting for that better day When the Lord’s gonna come again. They walk that straight and narrow way They’re trying so hard not to sin. “Why, look at all the signs” the people say, “Oh, this world is going to end. It’s tough and rough to be a Christian today. I’m sad now, but I won’t be when . . .” Chorus: When? When, when, it’s always when, People looking for that better day. If Jesus came to give us the abundant life, Then He intended no delay. When, when, it’s always when. Why wait for that better day? Jesus came to save us, bring us joy and peace; Heaven’s right now for the saved. Verse 2: Now it’s true that the world will pass away And that the Lord’s gonna come again, But life is a gift from God each day And happy souls are important to him. So don’t waste your time waiting the rapture To escape this old world of sin. Heaven is now for believers to capture; It’s now, praise God, not when. Chorus: When? When, when, it’s now, not then, Yes, there is that better day today! Jesus came to give us the abundant life And there’s no need for delay. When, when, it’s now, not then, Stop searching for that better day. Jesus has saved us, brought us joy and peace. Yeah, heaven’s right now for the saved. Verse 3: Now the moral of the story Is to claim God’s gifts today. There’s no need for you to worry And there’s no need for delay. Heaven came down and glory abounds For all who will trust and obey. I’m thankful for my home in glory But even happier for my heaven each day. Chorus: When? When, when, it’s now not then, Yes, there is that better day today! Jesus came to save us, bring us joy and peace, And there’s no need for delay. When, when, it’s now, not then, Stop searching for that better day. Jesus has saved us, brought us joy and peace. Yeah, heaven’s right now for the saved. If you’re saved, heaven’s now!…

Season 3 is all about music! Dale and Tamson kick off the new season by talking about Dale's first original song that he recorded (lyrics below), the importance of music in the ministry of the Riddle Evangelistic Association, and how Dale began songwriting. To The Glory Of God Verse 1: We have not come to entertain you Or to show you how good we can sing. We have not come to gain your praises Or to hear our virtues ring. We have come to share God’s blessings Through Jesus our Lord and King. Praise God, we’ll gladly tell you now Just why we love to sing. Chorus: For whatever we do, We’re gonna do to the glory of God. And whatever we say, We’re gonna say to the glory of God. For the greatest thing that a man can do Is to let his life express Jesus to you, So glory, express glory, And do it all for the glory of God. Verse 2: Now Jesus came down to save us And release our souls from sin. He left His home in glory And came down to dwell with men. He lived and he died and his perfect life Was never ever marred by sin. And Christ will save you now today If you will trust in Him. Chorus: So whatever we do, We’re gonna do to the glory of God. And whatever we say, We’re gonna say to the glory of God. For the greatest thing that a man can do Is to let his life express Jesus to you, So glory, express glory, And do it all for the glory of God. Verse 3: Now one day it will all be over And we’re going to heaven’s land. We’re going to tread upon the streets of gold And we’ll see those nail-scarred hands. And we’ll take our place in glory Right beside the angel band. How happy I’ll be forevermore Living over in the glory land, praise God! Chorus: So whatever we do, We’re gonna do to the glory of God. And whatever we say, We’re gonna say to the glory of God. For the greatest thing that a man can do Is to let his life express Jesus to you, So glory, express glory, And do it all for the glory of God. For the greatest thing that a man can do Is to let his life express Jesus to you, So glory, express glory, And do it all for the glory of God.…

Tamson and Dale revisit an old sermon, "Why Sit Here Until We Die?" to talk about Dale's inspiration for the sermon and the relevance of the message today.

Dale and Tamson interview Tom Bos who was involved in the ministry from the very start. Dale and Tom reminisce about the early days and how God used Tom's expertise in music, electronics and technology.