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First Principles: Tyranny Is Not Easily Conquered
“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” —Thomas Paine, American Crisis, No. 1, 1776 Shortly before the Battle of Trenton, Thomas Paine wrote … Continue reading
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Tagged American Crisis, Battle of Trenton, Conflict, Conquereed, George Washington, Hell, Thomas Paine, Tyranny
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Thought For the Day: Music Says What Cannot Be Said But Must Be Expressed
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Victor Hugo, From Hugo’s Work William Shakespeare (1864), Part 1, Book II, Chapter IV
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Tagged Expression, Impossible, Music, Shakespeare, Silence, Thought For the Day, Victor Hugo
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Flash Back/Flash Forward
There are some very talented artists on the grid of virtual reality known as Second Life. One new exhibit worth taking a look at is called Flash Back/Flash Forward. This production is Giovanna Cerise’s newest installation. It is a dreamy, … Continue reading
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Spiritual Triage
Wednesday Night Sermon time again! This time the sermon centered on 1 Peter 14. Somehow that translated into a meaningful sermon that might be best captioned ‘Spiritual Triage’. From it sprang this poem: Spiritual Triage by Michael Romani Making precious … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessed, Cosequences, Diamonds Out of Dust, Glory of God, Gratitude, House of Prayer, Poem, Poetry, Second Life, Sermon, Spiritual, Triage, Trials
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 