In the communal presence of generosity The followers of Christ join as one family. Sharing the love our father has given, Through evangelism and love, we are driven.
Seeking first His righteousness over our need, Anxious over nothing, we are to be free from greed. In prayer and action, we are a conduit living free. We live the kingdom's way in our giving humility.
Seven springs provide water into the Sea of Galilee. Like these springs, God's love provides abundantly. It is this abundance that forgives our debts with mercy. In turn, we are to forgive the debts of our family.
The life of Peter is an illustration of forgiveness. The lessons given must be learned to live this. The world's scarcity set the terms lived in limitation, But for Jesus, forgiveness was ongoing, not an elimination.
There is no cap for the forgiveness the world needs, It's a fountain of living by which the soul pleads. That as long as mercy is needed, it shall be given, And for all who sin, if asked, they will be forgiven.
(c) April 20, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
Life's vision, filled with flaws. If only we might follow all of God's laws. All of us are made in God's true image. We know this from the Bible's first page.
We are God's masterpiece of intention. All we need is to pay our full attention. God has filled us with His purpose, That we might be of holy service.
Each of us was woven in the womb, Precious as our savior escaping the tomb. We are born to live our full meaning, Uniquely us, each of us, our own human being.
Aaron had one such life we watched unfold. In the Old Testament, Aaron's story is told. He helped God's people into the Promised Land Though at times, he broke God's commands.
Brother of Moses, he helped lead the flock. Bold of word, he was as steady as a rock. These were the moments God saw the good in him, His gift was leadership, so he naturally led them.
God's gifts vary, but are in each of us. We need to recognize these because Each gift is to be shared in the community. This is how we live our part in God's family.
True leadership identifies and meets the need. We do our best when our ego is truly freed. To be effective, we must seek to be of service. Living this posture becomes our living purpose.
God is the God who freed the Hebrews from slavery, And informed them there would be no idolatry. No god or demon would be held before our Lord, And His cultivation would be as sharp as His sword.
Aaron knew what was right in his heart, But at the first pressure, he chose to depart. It is as if we do evil despite wanting to do good. This part of human nature is humbly misunderstood.
Knowing these inner desires becomes the test. Our holding onto sin doesn't stop God from loving us best. The defining moments of sin lead us to redemption. Let's please keep this in our constant contemplation.
We think that by our sins we are defined, But God's plan is that we are merely refined. Despite all the wrongs that we have done, Our confessions become sanctified by the Son.
(c) April 19, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“The priest is not made. He must be born a priest; must inherit his office. I refer to the new birth-the birth of water and the Spirit. Thus all Christians must became priests, children of God and co-heirs with Christ the Most High Priest.” – Martin Luther
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, ‘What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well.'” – Exodus 4:14
When guided by the Living Word of God, The truth is, it would be a little odd If we fail to think about all that's said. Each slice of this is our nourishing bread.
Those with riches and those who are poor, Know that the breaking of bread means more Than sharing our company and a daily meal. It's a gathering in which life is kept real.
Demeter shed some light on all the reasons For all that we experience in life's seasons. The grains that die only to live again, Provide us with much comfort like our divine friend.
Good seasons begin with the spring's first sprout. We watch over our fields, keeping the weeds out. This is the only way to truly have a good beginning. It takes constant vigilance to keep on winning.
Rome discovered ancient truths about looking ahead. Starving people needed to have their daily bread, A people without nourishment leads to revolution. And so a wise government provides its contribution.
Rome's Empire had spread to all sides of their sea, And kept their trade route safely filled with plenty. The Gospels are a look at Jesus' world in four ways: The words, the works, the conflicts, and the passing days.
A seed must die into the ground for life to be spread, This truth is the way of faith and love, as Jesus said. Our daily bread doesn't come from government but from love. The love that is given to all from our holy God above.
Jesus cried from the cross as He became the sacrifice The truth that only the daily bread from God will suffice. That is revealed in the atonement found in His living death, He arose to breathe into His holiness our communal breath.
(c) April 18, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“Any scientist can testify that a dead ocean means a dead planet …. No national law, no national precautions can save the planet. The ocean, more than any other part of our planet, … is a classic example of the absolute need for international global action.” – Thor Heyerdahl
Some say sins come from impatience and indolence, And in this age of only a little bit of innocence. Acedia knows without pretense at ambivalence, That sometimes the best we have is listlessness.
Self-help has seldom beaten getting God's grace. This is the self-talk hinted at by the human race. Rumor has it that we are punished by our sin, And still go right back at them again and again.
Humanity sits here together collectively by inference Wondering how life gets better by tattered reference. Sometimes battered by moments of indifference, These are behaviors learned by petty observance.
There's a dream logic that knows the beauty of decay, Its pieces of circular modernity forcibly rule the day. A moral map is needed from buzz words and human gluttony The sins of envy fill each of us to the brim with envy.
We must unlearn our little conceits of overwhelming will. That is, until our better angels learn to readily prevail. We listen to the winds blow as we learn to become still. It's the closest we come to holiness or ever truly will.
(c) April 17, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
Heading out of Australia to escape this Aussie winter. First stop Japan, then UK/Ireland and if work doesn't call me back, onto Chicago. I will make it up as I go along
ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 