Tag Archives: Bible

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 →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

To Bring Heaven To Earth

To Bring Heaven To Earthby Michael DoyleAlone in the desert for 40 days,Jesus sacrificed for Heaven’s ways.Satan lurked, baiting another test.The God’s son was not allowed to rest.Jesus was drawn there for contemplation.Instead, the Devil offered His temptation.The test was … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Errors of Aaron

Errors of Aaronby Michael DoyleLife’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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Our Daily Bread Given

Our Daily Bread Givenby Michael DoyleWhen 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory, Pt. II

Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory, Pt. IIby Michael DoylePharaoh and Moses debated Hebrew slaveryAnd the letting go of this people’s mastery.The first offer was religious observation,So long as the Hebrews didn’t leave the nation.It’s like this today to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory

Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory Iby Michael DoyleIn a cloud of witnesses, 52 points of lightCan be revealed to get our perspective right.In considering the merits within each story,We come to understand the power and the glory.Having examined the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Difference of A Heavenly Father

The Difference of A Heavenly Fatherby Michael DoyleDeep within the holy inference,Meanings are held by deference.Throughout all of human history,Kings have added up to slavery.But not so, in our father’s kingdom.Our heavenly king rules through freedom.When the people forget and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment