Tag Archives: Hope

Prepared For Life’s Improvisation

Prepared For Life’s Improvisationby Michael DoyleJesus lived into His flawless ministryWith an ethic of love spoken eloquently.With His death, He left His tomb emptyTo begin again, mankind’s hope in history.Immeasurable, He was hung on a bloody cross.It was to our … Continue reading

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The Jester and the Reaper

The Jester and the Reaperby Michael DoyleIt is near impossibleTo look at the world capableOf not knowing great sorrow,And worried about tomorrow.I’ve seen love lostAt its tremendous cost.I watch children losing hope,As if at the end of life’s rope.I sit … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Can Express No Better Hope For My Country Than That the Kind Providence Which Smiled Upon Our Fathers May Enable Their Children To Preserve the Blessings They Have Inherited

“I can express no better hope for my country than that the kind Providence which smiled upon our fathers may enable their children to preserve the blessings they have inherited.” – Franklin Pierce

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Praise As Faith

Praise As Faithby Michael DoyleSinging out strong,We join in this song.Let’s join in collaboration,Thankful for our destination.Faithful as it is understood.Dedicated to the holy and good.We stand joined as one,To the Father and the Son.Mindful of giving everything,We lift our … Continue reading

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Leap of Faith

Leap of Faithby Michael DoyleAt times, you feel trapped,And more than just a little scared.The Lord has tenderly wrappedHis arms around you and cared.There have been times you’ve paid the cost,Waking in the middle of the night, feeling lost.If you … Continue reading

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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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Thought For the Day: Who Is Righteous? Anyone Who Is Repenting. No Matter How Bad He Has Been, If He Is Repenting, He Is A Righteous Man. There Is Hope For Him

“Who is righteous? Anyone who is repenting. No matter how bad he has been, if he is repenting he is a righteous man. There is hope for him. And no matter how good he has been all his life, if … Continue reading

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His Glory Forever

His Glory Foreverby Michael DoyleWhen the day comes to length,The Lord’s joy is my strength.There in the love that’s showingIs His love always overflowing.On Sunday mornings, I keepMy smile that runs ever deep.In God, it begins and endsLike blessings from … Continue reading

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From the Silence Remembered

From the Silence Rememberedby Michael DoyleFrom the waiting silence comes the memoryOf a time when Iran was full of majesty.This storied land grasps for freedom,Not wishing to be a kingdom or a theocracy. This time whispers the quietly reverent,This time, … Continue reading

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Under One Star

Under One Starby Michael DoyleDamn that cancel culture,Believing it has a right to nurtureHatred toward the founders of this land.I don’t think they really understand.We need to bring hope to tomorrow.It’s time to move past the sorrow.We need to remember … Continue reading

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