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The Weight of Life’s Precision

The Weight of Life’s Precisionby Michael DoyleError is the margin of lost control.The world gradually takes your soul.The things of this world will cost us pain,Until we walk beyond the shadow of rain.Traveling this world on the way out,The darkest … Continue reading

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A Gentle Interpretation

A Gentle Interpretationby Michael DoyleSpiritual discipleship forms with rhythms of rest.It’s a life of humility, and not a free-flowing test.It is said that the Sabbath is silence and solitudeLived in willing apprentice and loving gratitude.The decision is made to live … Continue reading

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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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Busy Signal

Busy Signalby Michael DoyleMaking the best out of bad has my deference,And happiness first is my usual preference.Thinking over and over where it went wrongDoesn’t help matters much and takes too long.Holding on to grief and wallowing in the painIs … Continue reading

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First Principles: By Faith Abraham, When God Tested Him, Offered Isaac As A Sacrifice. He Who Had Embraced the Promises Was About To Sacrifice His One and Only Son

“By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,” – Hebrews 11:17

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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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Thought For the Day: Stay Strong! Your Test Will Become Your Test-Imony, Your Mess Will Become Your Mess-age

“Stay strong! Your test will become your test-imony, your mess will become your mess-age.” – Max Lucado

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Love Steps Out

Love Steps Outby Michael DoyleEvery hour that is passingTurns into its own test.I find my life always changing. I don’t get much rest.It’s a long way to the sun.But I keep on reaching out.It seems my dreams have just begun.I … Continue reading

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First Principles: Do Not Conform To the Pattern of This World, But Be Transformed By the Renewing of Your Mind. Then You Will Be Able To Test and Approve What God’s Will Is

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans … Continue reading

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