Tag Archives: The Lord

Heart Made Whole

Heart Made Wholeby Michael DoyleIn the pain of endless moments,There are times of sheer torment.The things accidentally said,These echo roundabout in my head.Worse yet are the things I’ve seen.Sights that destroy my inner being.Painful recollections from the startAre the scars … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)

Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)by Michael DoyleCourage sometimes needs permission,And so it was for Dietrich’s mission.Harsh words weigh from damnation,And were directed toward the Nazi nation.Religion was not the Lord’s game.Indeed, religion was often to blame.Jesus sought our full obedience,And … Continue reading

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Page Turner

Page Turnerby Michael DoyleSharing the Lord with a shout,Telling the truth of what it’s about.I love spending my Sundays,Lifting my life up to praise.There is so much I have to learn.I turn the page to discern.One day at a time, … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Trust In the Lord With All Your Heart, and Do Not Lean On Your Own Understanding. In All Your Ways Acknowledge Him, and He Will Make Straight Your Paths

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

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My Taken Stand

My Taken Standby Michael DoyleIt’s time for a little Sunday good,Listening to a sermon as understood.It’s about the faithfulness of God’s loveShared with a hallelujah from above. It’s all about walking our faithfulness,Knowing the path of His wonderfulness.In return, all … Continue reading

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First Principles: Naked I Came From My Mother’s Womb, and Naked I Shall Return There; the Lord Gave, and the Lord Has Taken Away; Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there; the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” – Job 1:21 NIV

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Thought For the Day: Worship Is Not A Repetitious Exercise of Rituals and Formulas. These Create A Veil That Actually Prevents Us From Enjoying the Presence of the Lord

“Worship is not a repetitious exercise of rituals and formulas. These create a veil that actually prevents us from enjoying the presence of the Lord. Worship is the heart poured out in gratitude and awe, expressing our appreciation of who … Continue reading

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Humble Triumph

Humble Triumphby Michael DoylePraising the Lord with all my soul,I give over all things out of my control.Strumming guitar as I joyfully sing,Grateful for all the Lord constantly brings.We find ourselves born again,Awakening to being freed from our sins.Once divided, … Continue reading

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A Praise Song of Thankfulness

A Praise Song of Thankfulnessby Michael DoyleWe hold the Lord in veneration,Our Love held for generations.Singing an angel’s song,In God’s love, we know we belong. As all of creation cries,The angels, unwinged, begin to sigh.The Lord holds us in His … Continue reading

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Elijah’s Spiritual Refinement

Elijah’s Spiritual Refinementby Michael DoyleWhat would the Lord have us give today?If asked, would you know what to say?We are thankful in joy and right attitude.We live our lives in responsive gratitude.Formed within the womb for God’s purpose,Each of us … Continue reading

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