Tag Archives: Christianity

Under the Banner of God

Under the Banner of Godby Michael DoyleSolid in the righteousness of divinityThe Bible spells out God’s theologyIt is rooted in its stubborn convictionOf which there is no better indicationThan the truth that is vividly toldAs God’s glorious story openly unfoldsThere … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Highest Glory of the American Revolution Was This: It Connected In One Indissoluble Bond the Principle 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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Wrath of God or Wrongness of Man?

Wrath of God or Wrongness of Man?by Michael DoyleThere is no doubt that God is against sinIn His Bible, He records this again and againGod’s truth exchanged for man’s liesReveals why it is that man now diesWhen darkness is chosen, … Continue reading

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Shalom Charis

Shalom Charisby Michael DoyleJarred by the fires that burnBroken hearted as we learnThe sorrow of this seasonWe extend our love beyond reasonCalled to be holy through graceWe keep our eyes on God’s faceA spiritual gift is shown with careGod’s love … Continue reading

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Sufficiency

Sufficiencyby Michael DoyleGod’s grace is filled with sufficiencyIt eases us from lives of deficiencyWe walk this world, but not aloneStep by step, we come to atoneWithin God’s sacred familyWe learn God’s word is not a homilyBut a walk we live … Continue reading

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Just Learning My Faith’s Ways

Just Learning My Faith’s Waysby Michael DoyleJust learning, I managed my doubtsFinding out what God’s all aboutThere was so much to take inWhen I was looking to escape my sinsOf all the miracles, like the virgin birthIt challenges most for … Continue reading

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Comfortable In the Discomforts of the Heart

Comfortable In the Discomforts of the Heartby Michael DoylePast all the great and well-known speakersIs the preacher in comfortable sneakersHe’s giving a shout-out about RevelationAs he provides a succinct explanationA life lived in a would-you-rather gameThe choice was made to … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Know Your Deeds, That You Are Neither Cold Nor Hot. I Wish You Were Either One Or the Other!

“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” – Revelation 3:15 (NIV) — The Laodicean church was told that nothing escapes Jesus’s attention. Lukewarm faith has stern consequences. … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The First Duty of A Man Is To Think For Himself

“The first duty of a man is to think for himself.” – Jose Marti, Hombre del Campo — This is only a partial quote. The full quote is “The first duty of a man is to think for himself. For … Continue reading

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