Tag Archives: Love

Gideon Answers the Call

Gideon Answers the Callby Michael DoyleThere’s no greater love than to be willing to dieFor the protection of others and our nation.There is no need to stumble asking why,Love is the best and truly only explanation.We think about how God … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Love Is the Will To Extend One’s Self For the Purpose of Nurturing One’s Own Or Another’s Spiritual Growth… Love Is Love Does

“Love is the will to extend one’s self for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth… Love is as love does. Love is an act of will — namely, both an intention and an action. Will also … Continue reading

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You Call My Name

You Call My Nameby Michael DoyleNot me; my Lord.I am so lame.Standing with drawn swordAs I fight against my blame.All while knowing my wrong,And daring t know your love.This is where I belong,Walking under the blessings of above.Walked out of … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Watch Out For Each Other. Love Everyone and Forgive Everyone, Including Yourself…Embrace and Open Up Your Love

“Watch out for each other. Love everyone and forgive everyone, including yourself. Forgive your anger. Forgive your guilt. Your shame. Your sadness. Embrace and open up your love, your joy, your truth, and most especially your heart.” – Jim Henson

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Thought For the Day: Change Your Words Into Truths and Then Change That Truth Into Love

“Change your words into truths and then change that truth into LOVE.” – Stevie Wonder

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All Blessings Given

All Blessings Givenby Michael DoyleRejoicing in the day made,I am happy and unafraid.All debt has been paidBy Jesus, may He be praised.The Holy Spirit overflows,And my love of God grows and grows.These are the blessed days.I and mine walk in … Continue reading

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Across the Flickered Flames

Across the Flickering Flamesby Michael DoyleFollowing the path inside the shadow,Footsteps led to breathing shallow.The smoke filled the last hallway,Still, courage called along the way.To save the next life was what truly matteredThe rising heat causes windows to be shattered.Pushing … Continue reading

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On Generosity Founded

On Generosity Foundedby Michael DoyleIn the communal presence of generosityThe followers of Christ join as one family.Sharing the love our father has given,Through evangelism and love, we are driven.Seeking first His righteousness over our need,Anxious over nothing, we are to … Continue reading

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His Mercy Never Fails

His Mercy Never Failsby Michael DoyleIn every day, in every way,My Lord has held me in His hand.Giving me mercy, and I can say,In my best and my worst, He understands.In return, I offer my life,Trusting in Christ alone.Through sweetness … Continue reading

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Joyous Tears

Joyous Tearsby Michael DoyleHeavy with my sins,I was in need of a friend.Driving by church on a Sunday,I walked in with a word to pray.The songs began as usual in those days.Smiling to myself, I joined in the praise.I never … Continue reading

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