Tag Archives: God

Learning To Talk To God

Learning To Talk To Godby Michael DoyleHave no doubt, you’re allowed to question.We’re allowed to ask anything, no hesitation.Hannah did when she was childless and in sorrow.She learned well to hold on to her tomorrow.Heavens above and sweet mercy mild,Pain … Continue reading

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All Blessings Given

All Blessings Givenby Michael DoyleRejoicing in the day made,I am happy and unafraid.All debt has been paidBy Jesus, may He be praised.The Holy Spirit overflows,And my love of God grows and grows.These are the blessed days.I and mine walk in … Continue reading

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Rahab: A Matter of Reputation

Rahab: A Matter of Reputationby Michael DoyleWe step out past the transactional,Living our Christianity as transformatiional.We’re celebrating our blessed priorityKnowing Jesus is loved with sincerity.What we’re known for may not be our reputation,As we lead through mistakes and found a … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: God’s Love Calls Us To Move Beyond Fear. We Ask God For the Courage To Abandon Ourselves Unreservedly, So That We Might Be Molded By God’s Grace

“God’s love calls us to move beyond fear. We ask God for the courage to abandon ourselves unreservedly, so that we might be molded by God’s grace, even as we cannot see where that path may lead us.” – St. … Continue reading

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First Principles: Have I Not Commanded You? Be Strong and Courageous. Do Not Be Afraid; Do Not Be Discouraged, For the Lord Your God Will Be With You Wherever You Go

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 NIV

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Across the Flickered Flames

Across the Flickering Flamesby Michael DoyleFollowing the path inside the shadow,Footsteps led to breathing shallow.The smoke filled the last hallway,Still, courage called along the way.To save the next life was what truly matteredThe rising heat causes windows to be shattered.Pushing … Continue reading

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Awakened To the Wonder

Awakened To the Wonderby Michael DoyleMy weakness was made strong,Righteousness rises from being wrong.With the trumpet’s soundThe angels came to rebound.Helping make Christ my cornerstone,My heart is full as I atone.Through life’s storms, He came to save,And pulled me out … Continue reading

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Lifted From Obscurity

Lifted From Obscurityby Michael DoyleTurning my pages with the spirit,There’s a lot of truth, as I hear it.Starting my day in faithful prayer,I find that God is always there.Leaders like Joshua come from obscurity,And they are lifted up to become … Continue reading

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First Principles: But As For Me and My Household, We Will Serve the Lord

“ But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for … Continue reading

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To Bring Heaven To Earth

To Bring Heaven To Earthby Michael DoyleAlone in the desert for 40 days,Jesus sacrificed for Heaven’s ways.Satan lurked, baiting another test.The God’s son was not allowed to rest.Jesus was drawn there for contemplation.Instead, the Devil offered His temptation.The test was … Continue reading

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