Tag Archives: Truth

Thought For the Day: The Fact That Millions of People Share the Same Vices Does Not Make These Vices Virtues

“The fact that millions of people share the same vices does not make these vices virtues, the fact that they share so many errors does not make the errors to be truths, and the fact that millions of people share … Continue reading

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Dancing With Ghosts

Dancing With Ghostsby Michael DoyleIn spaces where war is thought of as gloryThere are legends that make for great story.Those of us who have fought for our nationKnow this as a fantastic conversation.Around the fire, it’s meant to endlessly inspireSo … Continue reading

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To Your Glory

To Your Gloryby Michael DoyleMy mind has understood,Your way is that of the good.Knowing what I know,My faith is more than just a show.Your path is the one that is right.I’m keeping Heaven in my sight.There’s no need to search … Continue reading

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Let God’s Love Flow

Let God’s Love Flowby Michael DoyleLook at what the Lord has done.He’s gone and set me free.By the power of the Father and the Son.Their truth brings our liberty.Here through my famished dignity,I experience my damaged humanity.Serious business finished on … Continue reading

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First Principles: Peace Is Not To Be Purchased By the Sacrifice of Truth

“Peace is not to be purchased by the sacrifice of truth.” – John Calvin

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Quiver

Quiverby Michael DoyleI reach for words from a quiver of choices,Drowning in a wave of three kinds of voices.This, then, is what makes up the poet’s armoryAnd the choices made make for dissonance or harmony.I find myself talking to me … Continue reading

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A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading

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Slaves To the Game

Slaves To the Gameby Michael DoyleI might need another look.But I’m not sure,That life is as good as the book.It’s more something we endure.A few more steps down the wrong road,We’re still waiting for the good plot to unfold.I was … Continue reading

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Old Souls Never Die

Old Souls Never Dieby Michael DoyleOne by one, I see life slide by,Watching beautiful souls die.I’ve learned to silently cry,And understand, no one truly dies.It is just another glimmer of beauty done,As I say goodbye, one by one.I know who … Continue reading

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Holding Onto the Truth

Holding Onto the Truthby Michael DoyleToo much has been made of modern complexity,While forgetting that truth rests on simplicity.In this modern age, we circle the drainAs we swear, the easiest answers are in vain.Truth tellers don’t need to hide from … Continue reading

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