Tag Archives: Faith

America Unbroken

America Unbrokenby Michael DoyleTime comes at us with brutality,Not caring at all about our humanity.Every second comes with its own rush.The weakest of us feels the crush.Cutting through the skin to the inside,Until it takes every part of our pride.That’s … Continue reading

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Turning Points of Resolution

Turning Points of Resolutionby Michael DoyleWithout having so much as a college degree,Charlie offered the ideals of American philosophy.Bringing truth to the street of clever error,It’s more than 7 years of bad luck from this broken mirror.Touching hearts and guiding … Continue reading

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Living: The Attempt

Living: The Attemptby Michael DoyleIt’s in replacing us with you,That we find the gospel true.Anchored in His abundant life,Through grace, we are removed from strife.God’s riches at Christ’s bloody expense,The hard truth strips us of our pretense.As God’s holy truth … Continue reading

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The Rock of Life Still Rolls

The Rock of Life Still Rollsby Michael DoyleThere’s something across the river.A sense of magic that makes me shiver.Shiva dances and plays in a spin,It’s as if it’s yesterday again.None of us really knowsBefore the glory of our best shows,What … Continue reading

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Carrying On Past the Hurt

Carrying On Past the Hurtby Michael DoyleShe’s walked away, leaving only pain.Life feels drenched in the crushing rain.Life needs a little more of encouragement,Or you’ll get lost in waves of discouragement.Giving up to surrender is not an option to take.As … Continue reading

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I Will Follow His Ways

I Will Follow His Waysby Michael DoyleAs shadows fall and night draws near,I put my faith in Jesus and shall not fear.I have listened to God in living my days.To my best, I will always follow His ways. I know … Continue reading

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First Principles: My Faith Demands That I Do Whatever I Can, Wherever I Am, Whenever I Can, For As Long As I Can With Whatever I Have To Try To Make A Difference

“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something… My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try … Continue reading

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The World Changes (Waiting On You)

The World Changes (Waiting On You)by Michael DoyleThere’s no doubt about it,Whether we whisper or shout it.It’s always so good to be home,Even when we’re there alone.You share your love among fans and friends,Quietly or loudly until the music ends.You … Continue reading

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Death Revealed Truths

Death Revealed Truthsby Michael DoyleWe don’t get more real than with death.The feeling of this stays until the last breath.If you’re not prepared to succumb and die,We need to focus on the how and the why.If you’re not ready for … Continue reading

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I Want To Write A Praise Song

I Want To Write A Praise Songby Michael DoyleI know that the past is always present.It’s nothing to me that I will resent.The scars are a reminder of whereI fell down, and God was always there.I was struggling, unable to … Continue reading

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