Tag Archives: God

Meditation On the Boanerges

Mediation On the Boanerges by Michael DoyleSometimes we feel the fireWishing harshness to the wire.The Sons of Thunder felt this frustration,Impassioned to spread zeal across their nation.No, it’s not a bad thing, To live life with a bit of zing,Not … Continue reading

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To Your Glory

To Your Gloryby Michael DoyleMy mind has understood,Your way is that of the good.Knowing what I know,My faith is more than just a show.Your path is the one that is right.I’m keeping Heaven in my sight.There’s no need to search … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: What Matters Is Not Your Outward Appearance…But Your Inner Disposition. Cultivate Inner Beauty

“What matters is not your outward appearance. . . but your inner disposition. Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle gracious kind that God delights in.” – Saint Peter

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Too Many Voices

Too Many Voicesby Michael DoyleThe mourning after is brought by its happy day.Maybe it amounts to the memory kept, and by the way.How do I keep you today, hoping for our tomorrow,Without my smile, sometimes slipping into sorrow.If I should … Continue reading

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Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presence

Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presenceby Michael DoyleGod reveals His wonders in wonders spoken.We who believe do our best though we’re broken.We walk our best in this mystical game.We do our best to play our part in the fame.Faithfulness walks among … Continue reading

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First Principles: For We Are God’s Handiwork, Created In Christ Jesus To Do Good Works, Which God Prepared In Advance For Us To Do

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10 NIV

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 5

Bonhoeffer, Part 5by Michael DoyleThere are times when there is nowhere to go,Tyranny transforms freedom into a tear’s flow.Sometimes in some places, the price for libertyIs to join the ranks of those remembered by history.At those times, there is but … Continue reading

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Jacob Given Grace

Jacob Given Graceby Michael DoyleIn the splendid moments of gratitude,I am thankful for the right attitude,That is God’s voice that must be heardTo understand the Bible in all that has occurred.Two people within a womb struggled together,Throughout life, the generations … Continue reading

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First Principles: As For Me, I Would Seek God, and To God Would I Commit My Cause, Who Does Great Things and Unsearchable, Marvelous Things Without Number

“‘As for me, I would seek God, and to God would I commit my cause, who does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number.’”– Job 5:8-9 NIV

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