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The Mystery of the Three-In-One

The Mystery of the Three-In-Oneby Michael DoyleIn a room full of sinners,God meets us where we’re at.Turning us to become winners,Here at Heaven’s welcome mat.The brush of Heaven is on my life.It brings me peace, even in strife.Walking every day … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost Are Three…Not In Condition, But In Degree; Not In Substance, But In Form; Not In Power, But In Aspect

“[T]he Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost [are] three … not in condition, but in degree; not in substance, but in form; not in power, but in aspect; yet of one substance, and of one condition, and of one … Continue reading

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It Strives To Make Things Right

It Strives To Make Things Rightby Michael DoyleDespite what the day brings,Some of us are simply broken things.It’s not a crime to count on self-defense.To believe otherwise is simply a false pretense.A father takes his congregant’s confession,Willingly making his valid … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: May the Father of All Mercies Scatter Light, and Not Darkness, Upon Our Paths, and Make Us In All Our Several Vocations Useful Here

“May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.” – George Washington

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First Principles: In the Same Way, Let Your Light Shine Before Others, That They May See Your Good Deeds and Glorify Your Father In Heaven

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 NIV

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What Is To Be Will Be

What Is To Be Will Beby Michael DoyleAs the day of celebration approaches,My thoughts turn to the prayer that encroachesOn every other day and on all my ways.It is as important as Christmas Day.The Lord’s Prayer is, itself, a revolution.It … Continue reading

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Humble Triumph

Humble Triumphby Michael DoylePraising the Lord with all my soul,I give over all things out of my control.Strumming guitar as I joyfully sing,Grateful for all the Lord constantly brings.We find ourselves born again,Awakening to being freed from our sins.Once divided, … Continue reading

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First Principles: Think of the Father As A Spring of Life Begetting the Son Like A River and the Holy Ghost Like A Sea For the Spring, and the River and the Sea Are All of One Nature

“Think of the Father as a spring of life begetting the Son like a river and the Holy Ghost like a sea, for the spring and the river and sea are all one nature. Think of the Father as a … Continue reading

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Words Well Spent

Words Well-Spentby Michael DoyleDon’t wait until the endTo learn to live as a father and a friend.Now and then are the moments to seize.This lesson doesn’t come with fancy degrees.It begins and ends by saying I love you,And living each … Continue reading

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A Reverence For Hurts Felt

A Reverence For Hurts Feltby Michael DoyleIt’s never easy on the children. Is it?Perfection is not really a standard. Is it?There is so much to be worked out,Between the fears, the tears, and the doubts.It’s too bad about the power … Continue reading

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