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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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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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Bonhoeffer #1

Bonhoeffer #1by Michael DoyleIt’s a boyhood hope for invincibilitySuddenly cloaked in feigned invisibility,A game is on for “catch me if you can”.These were the ways of Dietrich as a young man.His older brother goes off to fight the war.As a … Continue reading

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Learning From Dark Times

Learning From Dark Timesby Michael DoyleGod’s creation is entrusted to humanity.At times, this has been to our vanity.Mistake after mistake has been made.This is not to say we should walk afraid.The Nephilim walked with us side by sideWhile evil ways … Continue reading

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Even Through Life’s Storms

Even Through Life’s Stormsby Michael DoyleThe story of Job requires attention.It’s a story filled with critical tension.Dating back to pre-Mosaic antiquity,Job is a tale of pre-Abrahamic history.Earlier than the Greeks had their philosophy,Job asked the questions of high morality.Deeper than … Continue reading

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To Unburden the Heart

To Unburden the Heartby Michael DoyleWe live in a dual age filled with creativity.But it is also an age of reactivity.The outcome so much depends on our energy,As we take every thought into our captivity.The Lord commands us to push … Continue reading

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Since the Garden

Since the Gardenby Michael DoyleIn the beginning, the serpent in the gardenArrive to induce sin without pardon.The fruit of one tree was clearly seenBut was forbidden to every human being.The Devil came as man’s defiant adversary,While God speaks truth, Lucifer … 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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