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No Victim of My Circumstances

No Victim of My Circumstancesby Michael DoyleOn the mountains, in the sun raysIt’s your name that I praiseIn the green valley far belowIt is all your creation, and I knowSharing what I know of your graceThese are you living ways … 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

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2

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If You’re Going To Stay

If You’re Going To Stayby Michael DoyleDespite the world’s distractionsWe hear the clarion call for actionThere is much to be doneIf this battle is to be wonEach side fights to stay on topIn and endless cycle that never stopsIt doesn’t … Continue reading

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Virtual Love Song

Virtual Love Songby Michael Doyle She peeked inside my windowTell me how was I to knowFrom outside my hdden shadowWas the heart that would rattle my soul Shaking me into a hope for tomorrowAnd make me forget my sorrowShe’s filling … Continue reading

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Separate Lives

Separate Livesby Michael DoyleWhat we know is so littleAnd we’re feeling stuck in the middleIt’s said that is a perfect scoreFor life; we still want morePlaying chutes and ladders in the corporateFrom the outside, it seems something desperateThere’s some room … Continue reading

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Making It Do

Making It Doby Michael DoyleThe world’s painIs dipped in blueThinking I remember thatAbout me and youWalking in withMy life’s game faceIf you keep on running awayDoes it leave its traceMost of the living worldIs a bit under the weatherWe keep … Continue reading

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Emptiness Revealed

Emptiness Revealedby Michael DoyleMomma says, “kneel and pray”The last words after a long dayLife finds its way, however unkindSometimes, I don’t know how I’ll findMy way to keep on standingThe forces that push me are demandingThat I be strong despite … 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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First Principles: I Have Told You These Things, So That In Me You May Have Peace. In This World You Will Have Trouble. But Take Heart. I Have Overcome the World

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

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Thought For the Day: No One Is Useless In This World Who Lightens the Burdens of Another

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. “ – Charles Dickens

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