Tag Archives: Satan

To Bring Heaven To Earth

To Bring Heaven To Earthby Michael DoyleAlone in the desert for 40 days,Jesus sacrificed for Heaven’s ways.Satan lurked, baiting another test.The God’s son was not allowed to rest.Jesus was drawn there for contemplation.Instead, the Devil offered His temptation.The test was … Continue reading

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Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Lead Us Not Into Temptationby Michael DoyleWith a bit of patient contemplationThe Lord moved on to His third petition.It was for the end of our temptation,And deliver from evil, his holy nation.The temptation is the passing of the testThat through … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 4 (Dirty Hands)

Dirty Handsby Michael DoyleThe truth speaks loudly, and sometimes too much.There is a penalty for doing such.Sometimes, the things we do break us in two.That’s not too much of a price to pay for you.So, our Lord, beloved, was there … Continue reading

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Even Through Life’s Storms

Even Through Life’s Stormsby Michael DoyleThe story of Job requires attention.It’s a story filled with critical tension.Dating back to pre-Mosaic antiquity,Job is a tale of pre-Abrahamic history.Earlier than the Greeks had their philosophy,Job asked the questions of high morality.Deeper than … Continue reading

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Since the Garden

Since the Gardenby Michael DoyleIn the beginning, the serpent in the gardenArrive to induce sin without pardon.The fruit of one tree was clearly seenBut was forbidden to every human being.The Devil came as man’s defiant adversary,While God speaks truth, Lucifer … Continue reading

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One Breath

One Breathby Michael DoyleHeaven has its melody,It plays like a full symphony.It’s calling us all home.We walk together, not alone.There’s a taste like eternityIn all that God has done for me.There is a home before our adoration,As certain as we … Continue reading

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Season of the Lamb

Season of the Lambby Michael DoyleSatan has lost his position to win,With Christ, I no longer pursue sin.Once, I walked this world in harshness.But with God’s love, I walked from darkness.Instead, let me walk by daylight.At last, I am getting … Continue reading

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Serving As the Lord Serves Us

Serving As the Lord Serves Usby Michael DoyleGod’s wrath is at Satan’s snare;Seeking to keep evil at bay and fair.The path forward for humanityIs best walked with modest humility.Across the level ground under the cross,We keep aware of Christ’s loss.In … Continue reading

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In His Name

In His Name by Michael DoyleThe stars of lifeThese come and glowIn peace and strifeFaithful love is what I knowWhatever the circumstanceI’ll make it throughTo dance again, this danceOf joy felt through faith in youThis faith is more than a … Continue reading

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Faith Where Satan Lives

Faith Where Satan Livesby Michael DoyleThere are times of great expectationBut none so much as in RevelationEschatology teaches us, and we learnAll the things that we need to discernKnowing what is spoken is realHas the possibility of making our spine … Continue reading

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