“I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – George Burns
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Thought For the Day: I Look To the Future Because That’s Where I’m Going To Spend the Rest of My Life
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A Fisher of Men
A Fisher of Men
by Michael Doyle
The Lord Jesus watched from the shore
Observing two men with great tenacity.
While watching, He learned they had more.
It was a mustard seed's faith in their ability.
Sometimes, nets can be cast with words said
That lures wayward men into being kindly led.
And those so caught within such a godly net,
Would find the love given hard to forget.
It's a rugged decision to surrender and follow.
It's a promise made that is in no way hollow.
Especially that is when answering the Lord's call,
And in so doing, willingly giving your all.
The sincerest form of flattery is imitation,
And so Peter gave all, not knowing his limitations.
His belief was that he would do as tasked,
Even when the Lord hadn't so much as asked.
Peter did this, thankful for all he was given,
He, among many, was aware that he had been forgiven
Bravely, Peter helped deliver others from sin,
From day one, when he became a fisher of men.
He spread the good news of this heavenly tale,
Knowing with faith that God would prevail.
Peter was the rock on which this was all built,
And as such, he did his best with his hand dealt.
The greatest know that they have very much to learn
About the believer's currency of faith and how to discern.
He, like most of us, woke each morning needing grace.
This is the love of God that we all embrace.
(c) March 8, 2026 Michael Doyle
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Thought For the Day: What Matters Is Not Your Outward Appearance…But Your Inner Disposition. Cultivate Inner Beauty
“What matters is not your outward appearance. . . but your inner disposition. Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle gracious kind that God delights in.” – Saint Peter
First Principles: Be Shepherds of God’s Flock That Is Under Your Care, Watching Over Them – Not Because You Must, But Because You Are Willing, As God Wants You To Be
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” – 1 Peter 5:2
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Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith
by Michael Doyle
At times, you feel trapped,
And more than just a little scared.
The Lord has tenderly wrapped
His arms around you and cared.
There have been times you've paid the cost,
Waking in the middle of the night, feeling lost.
If you listen, the Lord will tell you
What it is that you really need to do.
No pressure, just compassion,
Second chances are given to our satisfaction
Hope brings the faith that affirms,
While the Lord answers and confirms.
We are in this fight together,
Our beliefs and prayers make it better.
We need the straight path of the cross walk,
Solid moments of truth, not jive talk.
In this world that needs comfort, not silence,
And too many are lost to endless violence,
God loves you, and you know that you know it.
Please, do not ever be afraid to show it.
Life's mysteries are best kept under the hat
Until you find the one who knows where it's at.
A look into their eyes, and the truth is laid bare.
Life becomes a blessing knowing someone cares.
Truth takes a leap of faith made.
It's the knowing of truth and not being afraid.
Friends give each other courage just by being there,
Always near enough to ease away my fear.
(c) March 7, 2026 Michael Doyle
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Tagged Affirmation, Care, Compassion, Cost, Faith, Hope, Leap, Listen, Lost, Middle of the Niight, Paid, Poetry and Poems, Presure, Satsfction, Scared, Second Chances, Tapped, Tell, The Lord, Wrapped
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Thought For the Day: In Life, Sometimes Everything Falls Into Place, and Sometimes Everything Just Falls Into Pieces. The Key Is To Begin Creating With These Fallen Pieces
“In life, sometimes everything falls into place, and sometimes everything just falls to pieces. The key is to begin creating with these fallen pieces. By improvising, you’ll create something magical that might be the best thing you’ve ever accomplished.” – Tori Amos
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First Principles: Religion Is the Only Valid Base of Morals and That Morals Are the Only Possible Support of Free Governments
“Religion is the only solid Base of morals and that Morals are the only possible Support of free governments.” – Gouverneur Morris
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Oracle Reliance
Oracle Reliance
by Michael Doyle
When forever is over
Let's not fade into zero.
Crippled, like a soul bent over,
Tomorrow is looking for its hero.
Setting heaven on fire,
We cut and run, prospecting for sorrow.
There's an interference known as desire.
I hope it gets us to our tomorrow.
The Oracle plays its projection,
Pretending to know the future.
Reaching conclusions, we find rejection
Of all those things we sought to nurture.
We run, lost in the forest shadow,
Unable, as we are, to find the way out
Up this creek without our paddle,
We reach for certainty and only find doubt.
The full moon shines in its last play.
With any luck, our fortunes won't be terminal.
There is no Godmode to show us the way.
Our clearest thoughts are feeling subliminal.
The Oracle plays its projection,
Pretending to know the future.
Reaching conclusions, we find rejection
Of all those things we sought to nurture.
All the love in the world has no teeth.
We called for joy but held on to grief.
Finding out that love is not enough.
We hung on a lifeline, only knowing our bluff.
Between two points, we're just as lost.
Blind ally trust sinks us into what's unknown.
Guessing at things that have strategic cost.
Always the last to know, this truth has shown.
The Oracle plays its projection,
Pretending to know the future.
Reaching conclusions, we find rejection
Of all those things we sought to nurture.
(c) March 6, 2026 Michael Doyle
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Tagged Conclusion, Desire, Fade, Forever, Future, Heaven On Fire, Nurture, Oracle, Poetry and Poems, Prrojection, Rejectoin, Reliance, Sorrow, Soul, The Oracle, Tomorrow, Zero
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First Principles: The Law Established By the Creator…Extends Over the Whole Globe, Is Everywhere and At All Times Binding Upon Mankind
“The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind.” – Rufus King
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Thought For the Day: To Know Each Other Is the Best Way To Understand Each Other. To Understand Each Other Is the Only Way To Love Each Other
“To know each other is the best way to understand each other. To understand each other is the only way to love each other.” – Michelangelo
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 