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A Gentle Interpretation

A Gentle Interpretationby Michael DoyleSpiritual discipleship forms with rhythms of rest.It’s a life of humility, and not a free-flowing test.It is said that the Sabbath is silence and solitudeLived in willing apprentice and loving gratitude.The decision is made to live … Continue reading →

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Learning To Talk To God

Learning To Talk To Godby Michael DoyleHave no doubt, you’re allowed to question.We’re allowed to ask anything, no hesitation.Hannah did when she was childless and in sorrow.She learned well to hold on to her tomorrow.Heavens above and sweet mercy mild,Pain … Continue reading →

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Mistakes of the Conscience

Mistakes of the Conscienceby Michael DoyleSometimes secrets spill out over drink.This is especially true when we overthink.Guilt makes us say we’re better than that.But we’re only human, as a matter of fact.At first, even the iconic, troubled German JewWhispered to … Continue reading →

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The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)

The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)by Michael DoyleConspiracies accuse innocence of complicity.It’s how inconveniences become simplicity.Those that do not fit into shame or graceAre awkwardly hammered into their needed place.Ugly images shown cannot be left behind.They … Continue reading →

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Rahab: A Matter of Reputation

Rahab: A Matter of Reputationby Michael DoyleWe step out past the transactional,Living our Christianity as transformatiional.We’re celebrating our blessed priorityKnowing Jesus is loved with sincerity.What we’re known for may not be our reputation,As we lead through mistakes and found a … Continue reading →

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Lifted From Obscurity

Lifted From Obscurityby Michael DoyleTurning my pages with the spirit,There’s a lot of truth, as I hear it.Starting my day in faithful prayer,I find that God is always there.Leaders like Joshua come from obscurity,And they are lifted up to become … Continue reading →

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To Bring Heaven To Earth

To Bring Heaven To Earthby Michael DoyleAlone in the desert for 40 days,Jesus sacrificed for Heaven’s ways.Satan lurked, baiting another test.The God’s son was not allowed to rest.Jesus was drawn there for contemplation.Instead, the Devil offered His temptation.The test was … Continue reading →

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Living Love

Living Loveby Michael DoyleTrust in the Christ already deified,His followers were immersed and sanctified.Each learning forgiveness multiplied,Leads to the soul’s purpose satisfied.Jesus’s example was more than a homily.It was the living proof given faithfully.This truth is the process of infinity,And … Continue reading →

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Errors of Aaron

Errors of Aaronby Michael DoyleLife’s vision, filled with flaws.If only we might follow all of God’s laws.All of us are made in God’s true image.We know this from the Bible’s first page.We are God’s masterpiece of intention.All we need is … Continue reading →

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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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