Tag Archives: Strength

The Lessons Learned

The Lessons Learnedby Michael DoyleLooking back on the wandering years,There were smiles, and there were tears.It seemed at times the days’ long lengthWere pushing me to grow and gain strength.Taking comfort in the days the Lord made,I bowed my head, … Continue reading

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First Principles: Difficulties Are Meant To Rouse, Not Discourage. The Human Spirit Is To Grow Strong By Conflict

“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” William Ellery Channing

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First Principles: Do Not Grieve, For the Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’” – Nehemiah 8:10 NIV

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Thought For the Day: Patience Is the Strength of the Weak, Impatience Is the Weakness of the Strong

“Patience is the strength of the weak, impatience is the weakness of the strong.”– Immanel Kant

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Strength of Samson

Strength of Samsonby Michael DoyleGod raised leaders in the Israeli nation,And some marched through with imagination.Now we find we are unchurched and need to learn.All the Biblical truths need to be discerned.Life and memory in their comparativeRequire and need the … Continue reading

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First Principles: What More Shall I Say? I Do Not Have Time To Tell About Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah…Who Through Faith Conquered Kingdoms, Administered Justice, and Gained What Was Promised

“And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut … Continue reading

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Oppenheimer’s Theory and History

Oppenheimer’s Theory and Historyby Michael DoyleBehind the quantum worldThere is still the real world.Yet, no one asks whyOr when will we see the big reveal?Physics in Yiddish held the hour,And in that time loosened the powerThat has horrified us since … Continue reading

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First Principles: Those Who Hope In the Lord Will Renew Their Strength. They Will Soar On Wings Like Eagles; They Will Run and Not Grow Weary

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

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His Mercy Never Fails

His Mercy Never Failsby Michael DoyleIn every day, in every way,My Lord has held me in His hand.Giving me mercy, and I can say,In my best and my worst, He understands.In return, I offer my life,Trusting in Christ alone.Through sweetness … Continue reading

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A Life’s Quest For Wisdom

A Life’s Quest For Wisdomby Michael DoyleThe quest for wisdom is one for which we yearn,There is so much of life that even as we learn,We cannot help but see for ourselves as we analyze,There is so much more than … Continue reading

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