Tag Archives: Christianity

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Belonging To the Father

Belonging To the Fatherby Michael DoyleThe scriptures are perhaps the most influentialWords ever written, and arguably the most beneficial.As its pages have shaped the best of humanity’s culture,It has been a book of controversy and of nurture.The Bible’s pages have … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Highest Glory of the American Revolution Was This: It Connected In One Indissoluble Bond the Principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity

“The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.” – John Quincy Adams

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Prepared For Life’s Improvisation

Prepared For Life’s Improvisationby Michael DoyleJesus lived into His flawless ministryWith an ethic of love spoken eloquently.With His death, He left His tomb emptyTo begin again, mankind’s hope in history.Immeasurable, He was hung on a bloody cross.It was to our … Continue reading →

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Identity From the Trinity

Identity From the Trinityby Michael DoyleThe surplus of gain is metIn ways that are nothing but net.Fifty-two held to the Lord’s plan,Living life as only the faithful can.Giving the Lord our deference,We run our race with perseverance.Living this way in … Continue reading →

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Meditation On the Boanerges

Mediation On the Boanerges by Michael DoyleSometimes we feel the fireWishing harshness to the wire.The Sons of Thunder felt this frustration,Impassioned to spread zeal across their nation.No, it’s not a bad thing, To live life with a bit of zing,Not … Continue reading →

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Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presence

Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presenceby Michael DoyleGod reveals His wonders in wonders spoken.We who believe do our best though we’re broken.We walk our best in this mystical game.We do our best to play our part in the fame.Faithfulness walks among … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading →

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