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First Principles: The Importance of Assimilation
“I often note with equal pleasure that God gave this one connected country to one united people — a people descended from the same language, professing the same religion, attached to the same principles of government, very similar in manners … Continue reading
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Tagged Assimilation, Customs, Diversity, Federalist, First Principles, General Liberty, Importance, Independence, Interplay, John Jay, manners, People, Principles, United
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By the Mercies of God
Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories, Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Faith, Fruitfulness, God, Grace, Hope, House of Prayer, Humble, Humility, Jesus, Love, Mercy, Obstacles, Photographs, Poetry, Romans 12:1-8, Surrender, Thankfulness, Victory
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The Demise of A Rambling Man
Along the path of my life, as with many other lives, so much music has come and gone. Among these sonic paths along the way, there are those that have left their mark indelibly etched in the deepest fabric of … Continue reading
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Tagged Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Highway Forty One, Legacy, Rambling Man, Southern Rock
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First Principles: The Power Of the Nation Belongs To The People
“The power of the people pervading the proposed system, together with the strong confederation of the states, will form an adequate security against every danger that has been apprehended.” – John Dickinson, Letters of Fabius, 1788 The Letters of Fabius … Continue reading
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Tagged Confederation of States, First Principles, John Dickinson, Letters of Fabius, Power, Security, The People
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Thought For the Day: Be the Light of Love
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. , A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches Be the light that shines on … Continue reading
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Tagged Darkness, Hope, Light, Love, Martin Luther King Jr, Testament, Thought For the Day, Time
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Musical Chairs
Musical Chairs by Michael Romani Sparsely revealed and concealed Into a sense of shallow space The final deal is sealed At the rush of a dialog’s pace The only response to lit rain Is the feeling of loss and pain … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Catches, Eloquence, Footprints, Music, Musical Chairs, Photographs & Memories, Poetry and Poems, Space
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First Principles: A Pure Democracy Is Often the Most Tyrannical and Rash
“A pure democracy is generally a very bad government, it is often the most tyrannical government on earth; for a multitude is often rash, and will not hear reason.” – Noah Webster, in The Original Blue Back Speller (an instruction book … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Which Way To Go, Depends On Where You Want To Be
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” ‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,’ said the Cat. ‘I don’t much care where -‘ said Alice. ‘Then it doesn’t matter … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice In Wonderland, Cheshire Cat, Choice, Destination, Difficult Decisions, Direction, Lewis Carroll
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An Unfolding of Origami
An Unfolding of Origami by Michael Romani The warmth of memories Is all the magic we need To see us through our temerities And plant our familial seed Love is the greatest magic Both happy and semi-tragic It moves us … Continue reading
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Tagged Magic, Memories, Origami, Poetry, Skies, Thin Disguise
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 