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First Principles: Faith Dare the Soul To Go Further Than I Can See

“Faith dare the soul to go further than it can see.” – William Clark

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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

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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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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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To Your Glory

To Your Gloryby Michael DoyleMy mind has understoodThat your way is that of good.Knowing what I know,My faith is more than show.Your path is the one that’s right.I’m keeping Heaven in my sight.There’s no need to search high or low … Continue reading

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The Jester and the Reaper

The Jester and the Reaperby Michael DoyleIt is near impossibleTo look at the world capableOf not knowing great sorrow,And worried about tomorrow.I’ve seen love lostAt its tremendous cost.I watch children losing hope,As if at the end of life’s rope.I sit … Continue reading

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Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026

Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026 by Michael DoyleOn Palm Sunday, as is habitualWe take part in the communion ritual.The covenant inside is made in remembrance,That we may walk Holy Week without hindrance.A million things cause our distraction.We should repent of … Continue reading

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Praise As Faith

Praise As Faithby Michael DoyleSinging out strong,We join in this song.Let’s join in collaboration,Thankful for our destination.Faithful as it is understood.Dedicated to the holy and good.We stand joined as one,To the Father and the Son.Mindful of giving everything,We lift our … Continue reading

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Sorrowful Oasis

Sorrowful Oasisby Michael DoyleIn the end, a label is a name,And a name is often a useful label.In an age-old sort of game,We play it often when we’re capable.The attributes of each screamTells us that necessary somethingThat lies beyond desert … Continue reading

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