Tag Archives: God

Choices In Season

Choices In Seasonby Michael DoyleThe broken wickedness of humanitySomehow becomes highlighted in our history.Like the blessings and curses of Isaac’s birth,Beginning with his declaration on this earth.We serve the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob’s legacy,And find our way in … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: We’re Also Remembering the Guiding Light of Our Judeo-Christian Tradition. All of Us Here Today Are Descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Sons and Daughters of the Same God

“And we’re also remembering the guiding light of our Judeo-Christian tradition. All of us here today are descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, sons and daughters of the same God. I believe we are bound by faith in our God, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: By Faith Abraham, When God Tested Him, Offered Isaac As A Sacrifice. He Who Had Embraced the Promises Was About To Sacrifice His One and Only Son

“By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,” – Hebrews 11:17

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Holding Onto the Truth

Holding Onto the Truthby Michael DoyleToo much has been made of modern complexity,While forgetting that truth rests on simplicity.In this modern age, we circle the drainAs we swear, the easiest answers are in vain.Truth tellers don’t need to hide from … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Vibrations On the Air Are the Breath of God Speaking To Man’s Soul. Music Is the Language of God. We Musicians Are As Close To God As Man Can Be.

“The vibrations on the air are the breath of God speaking to man’s soul. Music is the language of God. We musicians are as close to God as man can be. We hear his voice, we read his lips, we … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)

Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)by Michael DoyleCourage sometimes needs permission,And so it was for Dietrich’s mission.Harsh words weigh from damnation,And were directed toward the Nazi nation.Religion was not the Lord’s game.Indeed, religion was often to blame.Jesus sought our full obedience,And … Continue reading →

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Leaning Into Abraham

Leaning Into Abrahamby Michael DoyleThe thumbprint of Heaven is on our daysAs we cast our eyes toward God’s true ways.We serve the God of all of Humanity,And it begins with Abraham’s legacy.Faith is the anchor that tethers us together.All of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: God Tested Abraham. Temptation Is Not Meant To Make Us Fail; It Is Meant To Confront Us With A Situation Out of Which We Emerge Stronger Than We Were

“God tested Abraham. Temptation is not meant to make us fail; it is meant to confront us with a situation out of which we emerge stronger than we were. Temptation is not the penalty of manhood; it is the glory … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 2

Bonhoeffer, Part 2by Michael DoyleTo the bully, no one is a partnerTo that bully, no one is smarter.And if the smarter does not hide his mind,He’ll be lucky if any part is left behind.You find the bullies in hidden alleyways.Or … Continue reading →

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Revival At the National Prayer Breakfast

Revival At the National Prayer Breakfastby Michael DoyleNot too presidential to fear Hell,Trump keeps this part of our nation’s tale.As revealed at the National Prayer Breakfast,President Trump supports faith, first and last.Achievements stack on his proverbial shelf,Trump’s record is open … Continue reading →

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