Tag Archives: Bible

To Unburden the Heart

To Unburden the Heartby Michael DoyleWe live in a dual age filled with creativity.But it is also an age of reactivity.The outcome so much depends on our energy,As we take every thought into our captivity.The Lord commands us to push … Continue reading

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Since the Garden

Since the Gardenby Michael DoyleIn the beginning, the serpent in the gardenArrive to induce sin without pardon.The fruit of one tree was clearly seenBut was forbidden to every human being.The Devil came as man’s defiant adversary,While God speaks truth, Lucifer … Continue reading

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Taken From the Beginning

Taken From the Beginningby Michael DoyleWhen you understand the story,You know more about the glory.Starting with the power of the Trinity,We need to fully explore this mystery.Still, as we go against sinning,It’s best to begin at the beginning.From formlessness, God … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Three-In-One

The Mystery of the Three-In-Oneby Michael DoyleIn a room full of sinners,God meets us where we’re at.Turning us to become winners,Here at Heaven’s welcome mat.The brush of Heaven is on my life.It brings me peace, even in strife.Walking every day … Continue reading

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Breaking Down the Distance

Breaking Down the Distanceby Michael DoyleFrom Ziggurats to modern church spires,Attempting to reach God, we must be higher.Appeasement by sacrifice attempts to atone,This is what was done through Christ’s sacrifice alone.Theology preaches about the Heaven above.All the other heavens, God … Continue reading

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Eyes On the Future

Eyes On the Futureby Michael DoyleThere will be seasons of favor.These times are the times to savor.Calling our minds toward the future,And thinking about what to nurture.The prophet Jeremiah spent his yearsBringing the Israelis through their tearsTo bravely come all … Continue reading

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A Short Story of Jesus, Part II

A Short Story of Jesus, Part IIby Michael DoyleIt came to pass as it was foretold,That Jesus grew into being about 30 years old.While in the wilderness, John called for repentanceKnowing that his cousin would be of great consequence.Shouting in … Continue reading

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The Joy of Repentance

The Joy of Repentanceby Michael DoyleWe are thankful for time together.We know the Word makes life better.Joy, peace, and hope add up to adoration.That gives this time, its fascination.Each of us would love to employThose things that bring every day … Continue reading

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A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1

A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1by Michael DoyleA moment taken to learn to seeBeyond the pages kept so orderly.It might teach to see with a child’s eyes,And in the doing, become all the more wise.Consequential behavior can upstage,But it … Continue reading

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Squandering A Golden Goose

Squandering A Golden Gooseby Michael DoyleNewsome wants to lead our nation.What does he offer as inspiration?With the unwarranted swagger of new urbanism,His track record trends toward honest pessimism.Maybe he should reverse California’s ruinTo prove he has some idea of what … Continue reading

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