Tag Archives: Good

From Darkness, Light

From Darkness, Lightby Michael DoyleWhatever the problems in life that vex and annoy,The sun shines so that the wide world can enjoy.It seems whatever good can be said of the night,Humanity needs its time to soak in the daylight.Sunshine is … Continue reading

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Despite the Challenges

Despite the Challengesby Michael DoyleWhat has happened and is doneIn the name of the Holy SonIs our salvation doneIt is the tale of three in one.Stepping foot into Heaven,I know that I am forgiven.Worshipping, as I believe,His grace is what … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Music Is the Heart of Life. She Speaks Love; “Without It, There Is No Possible Good and With It Everything Is Beautiful

“Music is the heart of life.” She speaks love; “without it, there is no possible good and with it everything is beautiful.” – Franz Liszt

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First Principles: Do Not Be Overcome By Evil, But Overcome Evil With Good

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21

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Soul Rot

Soul Rotby Michael DoyleWhen your bad is so goodThat it’s become understoodAs being what you’re best at,It may be best to remember that.It’s not exactly forgot.You’re suffering from soul rot.Staring death in the face,And keeping it in its place.You keep … Continue reading

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A Holy Genealogy

A Holy Genealogyby Michael DoyleIt didn’t really begin with the rolling back of a stoneAs Jesus reached out to prove we are not alone.The church was born to spread the faith of our gospelAllowing believers to have assurance that all … Continue reading

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Redemption In the Law

Redemption In the Lawby Michael DoyleIn God’s love, like a symphonyThe Book of Romans feeds the communityComplete in its fullness and integrityIt teaches history and theologyProdigals are welcomed to this storyAs we reveal the depth of God’s gloryKnees are bowed … Continue reading

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First Principles: So Then, The Law Is Holy, and the Commandment Is Holy, Righteous and Good

“So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.“ – Romans 7: 12

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First Principles: It Is More Important That Innocence Be Protected Than It Is That Guilt Be Punished For Guilt and Crimes Are So Frequent In This World That They Cannot All Be Punished

“It is more important that innocence be protected than it is that guilt be punished, for guilt and crimes are so frequent in this world that they cannot all be punished. But if innocence itself is brought to the bar … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: There Is Some Good In the World, and It’s Worth Fighting For

“It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were. And sometimes you didn’t want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world … Continue reading

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