Tag Archives: Light

A Hero’s Journey Begins, Part I

A Hero’s Journey Begins, Part Iby Michael DoyleEssentially, a hero is someone ordinaryWho is given the chance to be extraordinary.Through whatever set of events or circumstance,He or she has been given this dynamic chance.It’s about rising up to the opportunityAnd … Continue reading

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Great Is the Lord

Great Is the Lordby Michael DoyleThough the rains may fall,I will hear and heed your call.Through my darkest days,I will always sing your praise.Through all that Satan has done,I will keep my eyes on the Son.Whispering my love to your … Continue reading

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Monsters Under Our Bed

Monsters Under Our Bedby Michael DoyleThe dubious detectiveWas a memory of the collective.Searching through the nightFor even one illuminating light.In the face of the living dead,The crowd screams its dread.There are no real answers to be found,No matter how fast … Continue reading

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In My Mind’s Desert

In My Mind’s Desertby Michael DoyleIn my mind’s eye, I seeThe battling guns that are yet to be.Cabin fever burns away the drudgery.It vanquishes every mystery.To dispel the ghosts takes mourning,Thorns and all, night must become morning.Burnt into my gaze … Continue reading

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Cornered Stone

Cornered Stoneby Michael DoyleIn all the hearts broken,Stumbled over false words spoken,Jesus remains as the lightThat brings safe passage in the night.The world might bring darkness,Our experience speaks unhappiness,And sometimes we hurt and need love.We need to fix our eyes … Continue reading

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As A Seeker of Light

As A Seeker of Lightby Michael DoyleAs a child, I’d stare up into the nightSeeing each star as a unique source of light.Lying there, I counted each twinkleAs a fabric of time’s rich wrinkle.There were dreams there yet to live,And … Continue reading

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Oppenheimer’s Theory and History

Oppenheimer’s Theory and Historyby Michael DoyleBehind the quantum worldThere is still the real world.Yet, no one asks whyOr when will we see the big reveal?Physics in Yiddish held the hour,And in that time loosened the powerThat has horrified us since … Continue reading

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Stepped Into the Light

Stepped Into the Lightby Michael DoyleWhen God is for me,I live a life of victory.I am walking from the shadow,And armed with the assurance I know.Singing songs of praise in the night,I live my life in the light.In my darkest … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: So Live In the Light of Resurrection and Renewal of This World, and of Yourself, In A Glorious, Never-Ending, Joyful Dance of Grace

“So live in the light of resurrection and renewal of this world, and of yourself, in a glorius, never-ending, joyful dance of grace.” – Tim Keller

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Thought For the Day: Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness; Only Light Can Do That. Hate Cannot Drive Out Hate; Only Love Can Do That

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

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