Tag Archives: Strength

She Learns To Survive

She Learns To Surviveby Michael DoyleTo her, I’m her fatherAs I watch my daughterWalking alone in the nightShe’s always been my lightBut it wasn’t always this wayShe’s haunted by the dayThese moments hidden insideBehind her fragile prideHe took her innocenceI’ve … Continue reading

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History Dignifies the Presidents

History Dignifies the Presidentsby Michael DoyleOn this Presidents Day, a few comments are deservedAs we look back on nation as it is preservedTrue to the faith of our republic’s sovereignty Is the struggle to keep our nation’s dignityOur story is … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Kind of Beauty I Want Most Is the Hard-To-Get Kind That Comes From Within – Strength, Courage, Dignity

“The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within – strength, courage, dignity.” – Ruby Dee

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Love In America

Love In Americaby Michael DoyleAmerica’s love can seem a bit of fecklessnessFilled as it is with a bit of recklessnessTeenaged angst of not wishing to cry anymoreThe heartbreak is equitable among rich and poorSo many wish they could leave it … Continue reading

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The Story Told

The Story Toldby Michael DoyleThere’s a heart in HeavenWaiting to be knownHis presence is everywhereIn every morning shoneThe revival of His SonIs the power of death undoneYahweh showers us with loveAs His kingdom reigns aboveHis love reigns as it leadsEach … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Faith Is the Strength By Which A Shattered World Shall Emerge Into the Light

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” – Helen Keller

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As I Speak This

As I Speak Thisby Michael DoyleA lighthouse guides my wayIn the darkness, I will prayA thousand generations find victoryIn the Lamb’s sweet majestyThe most excellent name on highIs written across a wounded skyCrying holy across all creationIt gives the strength … Continue reading

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Overcoming the Adversary

Overcoming the Adversaryby Michael DoyleI’m glad to say that I believeIn God’s promise, not a devil who deceivesLife’s storms come, but I have strengthEnough to last the day’s lengthWith the Bible as my swordI rest on the strength of the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Patience Is Also A Form of Action

“Patience is also a form of action.” -Auguste Rodin, sculptor (12 Nov 1840-1917), attributed to Rodin in Hesitation: Impulsivity and Reflection, p.124, by Leonard William Doob — Action is most commonly thought of as being proactive and doing something tangible. … Continue reading

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Whatever the Day’s Length

Whatever the Day’s Lengthby Michael DoyleWhatever the day’s lengthMy joy in the Lord gives me strengthI say this in all that I speakFrom the ocean shore to the mountain’s peakGod is present in my every dayHe is here as I … Continue reading

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