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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 6

Bonhoeffer, Part 6by Michael DoyleSometimes the pieces come together,And the time to act is now to make it better.In the face of atrocity and naked despair,It takes action, not prayer, if you truly care.Christ bids believers to come and follow,To … 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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Breaking Down the Distance

Breaking Down the Distanceby Michael DoyleFrom Ziggurats to modern church spires,Attempting to reach God, we must be higher.Appeasement by sacrifice attempts to atone,This is what was done through Christ’s sacrifice alone.Theology preaches about the Heaven above.All the other heavens, God … Continue reading

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What Is To Be Will Be

What Is To Be Will Beby Michael DoyleAs the day of celebration approaches,My thoughts turn to the prayer that encroachesOn every other day and on all my ways.It is as important as Christmas Day.The Lord’s Prayer is, itself, a revolution.It … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To Clasp the Hands In Prayer Is the Beginning of An Uprising Against the Disorder of the World

“To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” – Karl Barth

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It’s Not So Funny Now

It’s Not So Funny Nowby Michael DoyleIt seems like the truth behind so many stories.We had to dare the lightning to find the glories.Yesterday’s lessons, we thought would never end,These were the moments we really needed a friend.It’s really not … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving To One and All!!

As families gather across the nation, and our military families may gather overseas, I wish everyone a joyful, Happy Thanksgiving 2025! We are grateful and give thanks to the Lord, God Almighty above us all, for the love and goodness … Continue reading

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, To Obey His Will, To Be Grateful For His Benefits, and Humbly Implore His Protection and Favour

“WHEREAS it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, … Continue reading

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Carrying On Past the Hurt

Carrying On Past the Hurtby Michael DoyleShe’s walked away, leaving only pain.Life feels drenched in the crushing rain.Life needs a little more of encouragement,Or you’ll get lost in waves of discouragement.Giving up to surrender is not an option to take.As … Continue reading

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