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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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In His Name

In His Name by Michael DoyleThe stars of lifeThese come and glowIn peace and strifeFaithful love is what I knowWhatever the circumstanceI’ll make it throughTo dance again, this danceOf joy felt through faith in youThis faith is more than a … 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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Thought For the Day: Faith Is the Strength By Which A Shattered World Shall Emerge Into the Light

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” – Helen Keller

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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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First Principles: For In the Gospel the Righteousness of God Is Revealed – A Righteousness That Is By Faith From First To Last, Just As It Is Written. The Righteous Will Live By Faith

“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed–a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” – Romans 1:17 (NIV)

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The One Who Won’t Go Away

The One Who Won’t Go Awayby Michael DoyleIn the air is a feeling of anticipationAs we joyfully prepare our contributionChristmas is coming as if we’re dreamingSoul shine fills us as if it’s beamingGod is with us as we happily prepare … Continue reading

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A Tenderness of Hope

A Tenderness of Hopeby Michael DoyleWe live in a fast-paced society That is filled with such complexityThat it brings less than notorietyTo become overwhelmed by our anxietyStill, each of us chooses a mask to wearA smile of dignity as if … 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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A Broken Family Finds Healing

A Broken Family Finds Healingby Michael DoyleEmotions are relational in graceAs we love others in our embraceWe’re all dysfunctional as we striveIn God’s family, we will surviveEnriched by the joy that we shareIn every moment that we show we careLiturgical … Continue reading

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