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Mandami I:

Mandami I: by Michael DoyleAmerica has become a victim in dangerStabbed by the seditious enemy within.Our predicament could not be any strangerThan to see the blue city endorse communist sin.Sanders wants this throughout our country,But it will only drive us … Continue reading

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The Blessings We’ve Received

The Blessings We’ve Receivedby Michael DoylePositioned by love for significance,Christianity walks with magnificence.We do the hard things in hard places.In all of this, our Lord lovingly embraces.In praise of a path that readily knows,Our faith has daily come to succeed … Continue reading

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Words Well Spent

Words Well-Spentby Michael DoyleDon’t wait until the endTo learn to live as a father and a friend.Now and then are the moments to seize.This lesson doesn’t come with fancy degrees.It begins and ends by saying I love you,And living each … Continue reading

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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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A Reverence For Hurts Felt

A Reverence For Hurts Feltby Michael DoyleIt’s never easy on the children. Is it?Perfection is not really a standard. Is it?There is so much to be worked out,Between the fears, the tears, and the doubts.It’s too bad about the power … Continue reading

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In the Complexity of This World

In the Complexity of This Worldby Michael DoyleAnger and other toxic emotionsCan linger with all their commotion.All of these feelings are indwelling,And are in our control. God willing.We grow up as boys in the hood,But the hope is that we … Continue reading

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Look At What The Shrewd Have Done

Look At What the Shrewd Have Doneby Michael DoyleOh, look with sadness on what the shrewd have done.Didn’t Jesus warn all to never hurt even a single one?Say the words of innocence that we’ve come to despise.Those on Epstein’s Island … Continue reading

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Fully Present In the Past

Fully Present In the Pastby Michael DoyleRage bait and other angry fillsHave long ceased being thrills.No one has asked for my tainted advice,But I think it’s long past time to offer mine.Let’s not be rattled by our every whim.Instead, let’s … Continue reading

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Of Harmony and Division

Of Harmony and Divisionby Michael DoyleThere in all the bold stories told Of early Christians in days of old,Paul found too many walking in false divisionAnd this led to words of needed admonition.The quality of the church family’s worshipComes down … Continue reading

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Sunny Rays For Better Days

Sunny Rays For Better Daysby Michael DoyleAll around the neighborhood,It’s something understood.That it comes down to right attitude,And it comes down to gratitude.Glimpse by glimpse, behind the doors,We find friends we’ve come to adore.Though sometimes, it’s hard to forgive,But we … Continue reading

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