Tag Archives: Outspokenness

Making the World Better

Making the World Betterby Michael DoyleDon’t stand there silent like a rockWhen your feelings need you to talk.Give yourself permission to find a wayFor you to say what you need to say.Your feelings need to find a way out – … Continue reading

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Anchored In Grace

Anchored In Graceby Michael DoyleWe stand as ambassadors,In this world of brokenness,Presenting loving truth,Yet, sometimes noted for outspokenness.All that we possess has been givenBy our God who is truly living. Our response is one of contemplation.It leads to our redemption. … Continue reading

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To Walk That Walk

To Walk That Walkby Michael DoyleAs a fractured soul in need of graceI know where I belong; I know my placeI walk my love as best that I canAs my heart keeps God’s commandsGod helps us to reach a better … Continue reading

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Keeping Holy Balance

Keeping Holy Balanceby Michael DoyleWe live in a world of brokennessWe must speak our praise with outspokennessAs we place one foot in front of the otherWhile we walk this life with our sisters and brothersScripture must be seen in its … Continue reading

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Between Sleep and Awake

Between Asleep and Awakeby Michael DoyleBetween asleep and awakeIs the recounting ofEvery single mistakeSome deeper than othersSome of hate, some of loveAll of which are heartbreakThey sent me to fight in warI went out a well-trained beastAnd yet somehow I … Continue reading

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Jesus Wept (Ephphatha)

God took the form of man and lived experiencing all that we do.  In so doing, He experienced all of our feelings.  Based in part on John 11:38: Jesus Wept (Ephphatha) by Michael Doyle One of the best secrets never … Continue reading

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