Called To Praise

Called To Praise
by Michael Doyle

We walk into today with hearts on fire
Filled as we are with righteous desire.
Sharing the Word so we might learn
All of those things we were called to discern.

Jeremiah was the weeping prophet
And though we may not remember, let's not forget.
From the pillars, he was called to stand
As he boldly spread compassion across the land.

He cried for the truth of judgment and hope,
Filled with faith in turbulence to help cope.
He shared the promise that Jesus would come.
His words prophesied the coming kingdom.

The first moves are made by God in invitation,
Calling on Jeremiah for his prophetic participation.
He, and we, are known from inside the womb.
The invitation is constant to enter God's room.

From youth, we are called as we are,
To be all as we are called to follow His star.
Children of God, we are called for living praise,
To worship and echo wholeheartedly in these days.

Every generation is needed in every way
To do God's good works in every way.
Both feet must be firmly in the game,
Neither too young nor too old, we serve just the same.

We are all part of the one body of worship.
We must keep this in mind in this relationship.
All of us are called to follow.
God's children are to shine, not be in the shadow.

We are fully equipped as we are given.
The Lord knows who we are and we're forgiven.
All of us have our part in this holy family.
We walk together in authentic community.

Every day in every way we have opportunity
To carry out God's mission in this family.
God's plan and purpose is one of service.
In this family, we are to follow our purpose.

We walk this walk in God's power and strength
Throughout our day's longest length.
We serve out what is God's holy part,
With His words imprinted in each of our hearts.

We are set apart with purpose.
We are born to fulfill His service.
God walks with us every step of the way.
He will and does guide us in our living days.

In all our love in all our living years
The greatest lesson is to be greater than our fears.
Let each step be as blessed as He leads.
He will enable us in all of our holy deeds.

(c) July 27, 2026 Michael Doyle
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Thought For the Day: Gratitude Bestows Reverence, Allowing Us To Encounter Everyday Epiphanies, Those Transcendent Moments of Awe That Change Forever How We Experience Life and the World

“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” – John Milton

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First Principles: The True Liberty of the Press Is Amply Secured By Permitting Every Man To Publish His Opinion; But…Inquire Into the Motives of Such Publications

“The true liberty of the press is amply secured by permitting every man to publish his opinion; but it is due to the peace and dignity of society, to inquire into the motives of such publications, and to distinguish between those which are meant for use and reformation, and with an eye solely to the public good, and those which are intended merely to delude and defame. To the latter description, it is impossible that any good government should afford protection and impunity.” – Thomas Mckean

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Bloodline Embraced

Bloodline Embraced
by Michael Doyle

Away from the fire I hide
As I quietly wait and confide.
The Savior has healed my heart
And this blessing will never depart.

I give thankfulness from this wayward son
For the too many times I thought I was done.
But the Lord has kept me alive and free
Teaching me who it is that I should be.

The promises were given long ago, 
My faithfulness led to blessings on my soul.
Fear has surrendered, and I feel brave
As the Lord pulls me from my grave.

A bloodline from Jesus gives freedom
As I take my place in my Father's kingdom.
I bathe in the radiance of His glory, 
And I quietly find faith in His story.

The cross stands forevermore,
And I know what's in store.
I raise my hands in loving praise
Jesus is my king for all of my days.

(c) July 26, 2026 Michael Doyle
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Thought For the Day: Goodness Is About Character – Integrity Honesty, Kindness, Generosity, Moral Courage, and the Like. It Is About How We Treat Other People

“Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.” – Dennis Prager

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First Principles: Before I Formed You In the Womb I Knew You; Before You Were Born I Set You Apart; I Appointed You As A Prophet To the Nations

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5 NIV

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Thought For the Day: Knowing Your Own Darkness Is the Best Method For Dealing With the Darknesses of Other People

“Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious. The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely. Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung

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First Principles: Texas Can Make It Without the United States, But the United States Cannot Make It Without Texas

“Texas can make it without the United States, but the United States cannot make it without Texas”– Sam Houston

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Thought For the Day: The Framers of the Bill of Rights Did Not Purport To ‘Create’ Rights. Rather, They Designed the Bill of Rights To Prohibit Our Government From Infringing Rights and Liberties Presumed To Be Preexisting

“The Framers of the Bill of Rights did not purport to ‘create’ rights. Rather, they designed the Bill of Rights to prohibit our Government from infringing rights and liberties presumed to be preexisting.” – Justice William J. Brennan

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First Principles: The Happiness of A People, and the Good Order and Preservation of Civil Government, Essentially Depend On Piety, Religion, and Morality

“The happiness of a people, and the good order and preservation of civil government, essentially depend on piety, religion, and morality.” – Fisher Ames

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