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Paul and The Way

Paul and the Wayby Michael DoyleSaul became Paul and was intensive.In his appearance, though, he was unimpressive.He wrote thirteen letters in his testimony,Saving the world for the rest of history.Early, he persecuted the followers of The Way,He even caused Stephen’s … Continue reading →

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True Riches

True Richesby Michael DoyleJust next door lived my brother,Across the hall was my mother.My father was always out to sea,But home is where he’d long to be.I think back on these times,Filled with their easier rhymes.As I stand here falling … Continue reading →

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It Takes Money (A Farmer Meets Reality)

It Takes Money (A Farmer Meets Reality)by Michael DoyleThe land and youAre everything to me.The mortgage is due,And hellhounds are dogging me.All that I want to doIs to farm this land.A simple, honest farm and you,But the Lord gave me … Continue reading →

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Some Eyes Blaze

Some Eyes Blazeby Michael DoyleIn some passing instances,There is a reach of circumstances.We let it pass amusedThat it’s customary to feel abused.There’s a sense of brutalityAnd it prevades our family.We laugh at ourselves and cruelty,Uncertain how these things become banality.Some … Continue reading →

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We Stand Together

We Stand Togetherby Michael DoyleEven in troubled times,God has all authority.Struggles may cloud the day,Yet, we remain family.Our eyes are fixed on the cross,But we rest on Jesus’ name.Even David’s temporary lossDid not serve to defame.We stand together nearKeeping courage … Continue reading →

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Walls That Sing

Walls That Singby Michael DoyleChords splash down the hallwaysReminding me of my earliest days.All the records with wings on,They don’t require another time zone.Leading the procession down the crosswalk,They were bent over in the doubletalk.Walking back into the places called … Continue reading →

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On Generosity Founded

On Generosity Foundedby Michael DoyleIn the communal presence of generosityThe followers of Christ join as one family.Sharing the love our father has given,Through evangelism and love, we are driven.Seeking first His righteousness over our need,Anxious over nothing, we are to … Continue reading →

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Fitting In Comfortably

Fitting In Comfortablyby Michael DoyleBetween bits of laughter, we begin comfortablyIn building what may yet become our family.It isn’t so much the jokes but the easy smiles.They go a long way in logging away the miles.A sip shared, a song … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Institution of the Family Is Decisive In Determining Not Only If A Person Has the Capacity To Love Another Individual But…Whether He Is Capable of Loving His Fellow Men Collectively

“The institution of the family is decisive in determining not only if a person has the capacity to love another individual but in the larger social sense whether he is capable of loving his fellow men collectively. The whole of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: St. Patrick’s Day… Serves As A Time For People of Irish Descent From All Traditions and Religions To Honor Their Native Land and Shared Heritage

“On this day, millions of people…throughout the world will gather to commemorate the life of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. From his days as a slave in Ireland to his work as missionary years later, St. Patrick demonstrated a courage, … Continue reading →

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