Tag Archives: Given

Second Guess the End

Second Guess the Endby Michael DoyleThere’s a lot of rightIn learning through the wrong.There’s a lot of hanging tightIn finding where I belong.It’s been a hard road to living,But that’s what I’ve been given.The movie is never as good as … Continue reading

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First Principles: Let Us Remember That, As Much As Has Been Given Us, Much Will Be Expected From Us…True Homage…Shows Itself In Deeds

“Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.” – Theodore Roosevelt

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Anchored In Grace

Anchored In Graceby Michael DoyleWe stand as ambassadors,In this world of brokenness,Presenting loving truth,Yet, sometimes noted for outspokenness.All that we possess has been givenBy our God who is truly living. Our response is one of contemplation.It leads to our redemption. … Continue reading

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Faithful In Time and Grace

Faithful In Time and Graceby Michael DoyleI’d be the one mistakenIf I didn’t notice when I was shaken,And that God provides my foundationWhen I build my life in my station. As a believer in my confession,There is no struggle without … Continue reading

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Too Many Miles, Too Many Tears

Too Many Miles, Too Many Tearsby Michael DoyleLooking back on all the miles I’ve drivenOver lands other believed they were givenI find a lot is needed to be forgivenWere it not for being too busy livingI remember coming to Indiana … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Bible Was Not Given For Our Information But For Our Transformation

“The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.“ – Dwight Moody

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Rumor Is…

Rumor Is…by Michael DoyleRumor is that happinessIs not a preconceived moment of blissBut a journey through the yearsTaken awhile with all of your peersWho feel as though they’ve lived theirs rightWhile yours has been a constant fightFaceless and somehow namelessThey … Continue reading

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First Principles: For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us A Son Is Given; and the Government Will Be Upon His Shoulder…His Name Will Be Called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, …Prince of Peace

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” -Isaiah 9:6

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Hymn of the Taken Heart

Hymn of the Taken Heartby Michael DoyleThere’s a lot to be doneI do it through the SonHailing Jesus as the kingI lift my voice and singBending like a tree in a hurricaneHoping for blessed salvation that cameTo teach me the … Continue reading

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I Bought You A Necklace

I Bought You A Necklaceby Michael DoyleIn love since the beginningI can’t help but feel I’m winningIt’s so surreal in what I findA love like this is my state of mindIt’s all about thinking that I canYour love makes me … Continue reading

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