Tag Archives: God

Filled With His Presence

Filled With His Presenceby Michael DoyleWhen the world keeps coming,The joy of the Lord keeps me running.With each day comes a new dawn.With the rising Son, darkness is soon gone.This day, the Lord has made,Brings joy that will never fade.In … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Believe the Bible To Be the Written Word of God and To Contain In It the Whole Rule of Faith and Manners

“I believe the Bible to be the written Word of God and to contain in it the whole rule of faith and manners.” – Robert Treat Paine

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Strength of Samson

Strength of Samsonby Michael DoyleGod raised leaders in the Israeli nation,And some marched through with imagination.Now we find we are unchurched and need to learn.All the Biblical truths need to be discerned.Life and memory in their comparativeRequire and need the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: God Uses the Flawed, the Failures, and the Imperfect To Accomplish His Perfect Will

“God uses the flawed, the failures, and the imperfect to accomplish His perfect will.— Elizabeth George

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The Armor of Truth

The Armor of Truthby Michael DoyleIn a juxtaposition of faith and mind,The children of tomorrow aren’t left behind.They were to gather in the cellar whereIn prayer and response, the master would steer.A reverence is given to free speech and thought.These … Continue reading

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Back-Up Plans Never Made

Back-Up Plans Never Madeby Michael DoyleAll of a god’s children agreed and said,Except for those who were swept dead,That the god must somehow start again,Hoping this time to avoid a pattern of sin.Seeking a clean, pure planet to own,One that … Continue reading

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Gideon Answers the Call

Gideon Answers the Callby Michael DoyleThere’s no greater love than to be willing to dieFor the protection of others and our nation.There is no need to stumble asking why,Love is the best and truly only explanation.We think about how God … Continue reading

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Podcast Episode: Freedom Faith And Character

Pip: alohapromisesforever has been quietly building something — a site that reads like a commonplace book crossed with a chapel crossed with a very well-curated argument about what it means to be human. Mara: That’s the territory we’re covering today … Continue reading

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You Call My Name

You Call My Nameby Michael DoyleNot me; my Lord.I am so lame.Standing with drawn swordAs I fight against my blame.All while knowing my wrong,And daring t know your love.This is where I belong,Walking under the blessings of above.Walked out of … Continue reading

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Stepped Into the Light

Stepped Into the Lightby Michael DoyleWhen God is for me,I live a life of victory.I am walking from the shadow,And armed with the assurance I know.Singing songs of praise in the night,I live my life in the light.In my darkest … Continue reading

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