Tag Archives: History

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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Bonhoeffer, Part 6

Bonhoeffer, Part 6by Michael DoyleSometimes the pieces come together,And the time to act is now to make it better.In the face of atrocity and naked despair,It takes action, not prayer, if you truly care.Christ bids believers to come and follow,To … Continue reading

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State of the Union 2026

State of the Union 2026by Michael DoyleThe state of this unionMight be described as anxietyFrom taxes to war, there is complexity,But at the heart of most is affordability.Trade, tariffs, and the economy, Are the subjects contested most bitterly.As introductions are … Continue reading

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Father of His Country

Father of His Countryby Michael DoyleThe Left, in its lack of need for rationalism,Hate President Trump for his nationalism.This may explain why they took Washington’s birthday,But it doesn’t really matter anyhow or way.The fact is, Washington is the father of … Continue reading

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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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Boudica’s Cry For Freedom

Boudica’s Cry For Freedomby Michael DoyleIn a timeless sense that somehow conspires,A show of barbarians rising turned up to inspire.Telling stories about almost heartless empires,With moral convictions that are as hot as fire.A sharp whip cracked on Boudica’s royal skinAs … Continue reading

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The Will To Survive

The Will To Surviveby Michael DoyleIn a soldier’s final score,Only the dead know the end of war.Shrouded in the sadness of despair,Life is hobbled by a world so unfair.We keep on fighting shadowsThough each of us is certain and knowsThe … Continue reading

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The Cold Warmth of Economic Cruelty

The Cold Warmth of Economic Crueltyby Michael DoyleWhat is now happiness in its pursuit,Was once the right to own property.Democratic Socialism grows at the roots,While voters forget the tie-in with prosperity.It only needs a little patch of landFrom which the … Continue reading

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Rose Parade 2026

Rose Parade 2026by Michael DoyleEvery new year, we gather around the nationTo enjoy the Rose Parade celebration.The thought that I’ve done this nearly 63 yearsBrings a slight trickle of champion’s tears.I’m just a little bit missing my daughters,I suppose that’s … Continue reading

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Longview

Longviewby Michael DoyleComing the faithful altogether,Our praise songs get increasingly better. Our savior in the manger was bornTo be our king, as he arrived that Christmas morn.Humanity often fails in its precision.We are prone toward sowing our own division.History shows … Continue reading

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