Tag Archives: Received

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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Each Day Is A Gift

Each Day Is A Giftby Michael DoyleEach day, it seems, is a gift receivedFrom God above, or so it is believedBut there is no real proof to be givenSo, a little doubt might yet be forgiven.Prayer doesn’t change God, just … Continue reading

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Living Waters Fill My Thirst

Living Waters Fill My Thirstby Michael DoyleLiving waters fill my thirstFreed by the love that I put firstMy King has paid the ransomHe has given me my place in His kingdomHis words are the wind in my sailsHis song is … Continue reading

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A Study On Faith

A Study On Faithby Michael DoyleListening in on a deep conversationI was maybe a little disturbed by my fascinationSpeaking on Paul’s missionIt’s interesting how grace and peace breed compassionHere as we sit and openly thinkPaul’s reasoning brings us to the … Continue reading

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Just Learning My Faith’s Ways

Just Learning My Faith’s Waysby Michael DoyleJust learning, I managed my doubtsFinding out what God’s all aboutThere was so much to take inWhen I was looking to escape my sinsOf all the miracles, like the virgin birthIt challenges most for … Continue reading

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Looking Back On Quincy U

Looking Back on Quincy Uby Michael DoyleMentor and teacherTo rocker and preacherWith a deepness of eyesThat made it easy to realizeRather rock or jazzHis licks and hooks had pizzazzCreating hits like a grand slamQuincy’s life was the master jamMusic is … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: When You Leave This Earth, You Can Take With You Nothing That You Have Received – Only What You Have Given: A Full Heart, Enriched By Honest Service, Love, Sacrifice and Courage

“Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received – only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.“– St. Francis of Assisi

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The Something Better

The Something Betterby Michael DoyleWe all need our person we can go toIt’s the heart and soul of me and youSomeone to fit in with who we areThe seventh string on a six-string guitarWe share ourselves molded like clayTo find … Continue reading

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Floodgate

Floodgateby Michael DoyleI know that my place is reservedBy grace, Heaven is now deservedFor a sinner who once did wrongI have changed, and now I belongWhile it is that all aroundThis wicked world is shakingI cling to the grace I’ve … Continue reading

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That We’ve Received

That We’ve Receivedby Michael DoyleOur praise shakes the groundEarth and Heaven chased aroundWild and free as the winds blowingWe raise this love before the All-KnowingWorking His wonders before our eyesTo deliver His promises without surpriseGiving all the glory to His … Continue reading

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