Tag Archives: Bible

A Stone’s Throw (David)

A Stone’s Throw (David)by Michael DoyleIn life, sometimes we are picked last.It’s the future that has been cast.This was once David’s position As he was called to save the Israeli nation.Sometimes we are on the ebb of favor.Other times, we … Continue reading

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Christian Thoughts On Father’s Day

Christian Thoughts On Father’s Dayby Michael DoyleOn Father’s Day, we talk confluence,And how faithfulness becomes influence.What we do as we go along,Plays like the notes of a praise song.Opening with prayers of gratitudeIs a way of presenting the right attitude.Called … Continue reading

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The End of A Season

The End of A Seasonby Michael DoyleTimes like these need clarity.All answers must come from integrity.Tough times need God’s leadershipAs we keep humble in our worship.Sometimes we stumble at the cross.We find ourselves lost in a loss.A pastor must lead … Continue reading

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Strength of Samson

Strength of Samsonby Michael DoyleGod raised leaders in the Israeli nation,And some marched through with imagination.Now we find we are unchurched and need to learn.All the Biblical truths need to be discerned.Life and memory in their comparativeRequire and need the … Continue reading

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Gideon Answers the Call

Gideon Answers the Callby Michael DoyleThere’s no greater love than to be willing to dieFor the protection of others and our nation.There is no need to stumble asking why,Love is the best and truly only explanation.We think about how God … Continue reading

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Esther

Estherby Michael DoyleSacrificial in obedience to purity,Dedicated to giving back for all God has given me.Giving comfort and love to the stranger,We put ourselves in meaningful danger.Full throttle in life to set others free,There’s maybe no better place to be.To … Continue reading

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A Gentle Interpretation

A Gentle Interpretationby Michael DoyleSpiritual discipleship forms with rhythms of rest.It’s a life of humility, and not a free-flowing test.It is said that the Sabbath is silence and solitudeLived in willing apprentice and loving gratitude.The decision is made to live … Continue reading

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Learning To Talk To God

Learning To Talk To Godby Michael DoyleHave no doubt, you’re allowed to question.We’re allowed to ask anything, no hesitation.Hannah did when she was childless and in sorrow.She learned well to hold on to her tomorrow.Heavens above and sweet mercy mild,Pain … Continue reading

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Rahab: A Matter of Reputation

Rahab: A Matter of Reputationby Michael DoyleWe step out past the transactional,Living our Christianity as transformatiional.We’re celebrating our blessed priorityKnowing Jesus is loved with sincerity.What we’re known for may not be our reputation,As we lead through mistakes and found a … Continue reading

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Lifted From Obscurity

Lifted From Obscurityby Michael DoyleTurning my pages with the spirit,There’s a lot of truth, as I hear it.Starting my day in faithful prayer,I find that God is always there.Leaders like Joshua come from obscurity,And they are lifted up to become … Continue reading

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