Tag Archives: Confession

The Details on Liberty Street

The Details On Liberty Streetby Michael DoyleMortality beats a heavy drum in perspective.Memories of past conversations are kept respectiveOf all the years that have since come and gone.Only the night herself can say when to move on.The sharing of souls … Continue reading

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A Well-Traveled Confession

A Well-Traveled Confessionby Michael DoyleIt’s a resounding themeTo live this life and dream.Putting God into action,It brings the best of life’s satisfaction.Taking the drink of living water,In the name of the Son and the Father.It’s amazing what we filter through,In … Continue reading

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Faithful In Time and Grace

Faithful In Time and Graceby Michael DoyleI’d be the one mistakenIf I didn’t notice when I was shaken,And that God provides my foundationWhen I build my life in my station. As a believer in my confession,There is no struggle without … Continue reading

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The Promise of Salvation

The Promise of Salvationby Michael DoyleIt took the Lord God Almighty,In all His mercy to save me.I was lost in the wrath of my sin,Losing my way, time and again.I suppose a lesser soul could have tried.I laughed to myself … Continue reading

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Redemption In the Law

Redemption In the Lawby Michael DoyleIn God’s love, like a symphonyThe Book of Romans feeds the communityComplete in its fullness and integrityIt teaches history and theologyProdigals are welcomed to this storyAs we reveal the depth of God’s gloryKnees are bowed … Continue reading

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Saying Nothing In Times of Troubles

Saying Nothing In Times of Troublesby Michael DoyleThe only certainty is it doublesTo be silent in times of troublesAt least, Irish history revealsHow false belief in God stealsThe soul of a broken nationThat is riveting in its salvationThat never quite … Continue reading

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A Humble Servant’s Inquiry

A Humble Servant’s Inquiryby Michael DoyleIs it rebellious to question?I ask this in humblest confessionWe wish only that those we loveMight escape a little longer from heaven aboveWhile others wish for that deathThrough the struggle of wounded breathA second prayer … Continue reading

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Passing It Down

Passing It Downby Michael DoylePassing it down to the next generationHoping it might be held in venerationSharing openly our ways of instructionIn hopes that they would avoid destructionFrom child to child this is taughtTo do as we should and not … Continue reading

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In the Process of Confession

In the Process of Confessionby Michael DoyleKeeping reality and the Bible in contextIs a paradigm that constantly correctsTo keep truest meaning in its placeThroughout our lives, it’s a truth to embraceGod answers prayers in His timeTo do otherwise would be … Continue reading

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A Life Lived Publicly

A Life Lived Publiclyby Michael DoyleWe walk through life brisklyThinking thoughts ironicallyAbout a life lived publiclyWhen it cannot be lived privatelyThere are eyes most everywhereAs the cameras blink and others stareIt only works if we live comfortablyWith the feeling we’re … Continue reading

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