Monthly Archives: March 2026

First Principles: Be Shepherds of God’s Flock That Is Under Your Care, Watching Over Them – Not Because You Must, But Because You Are Willing, As God Wants You To Be

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.”  – 1 Peter 5:2

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Leap of Faith

Leap of Faithby Michael DoyleAt times, you feel trapped,And more than just a little scared.The Lord has tenderly wrappedHis arms around you and cared.There have been times you’ve paid the cost,Waking in the middle of the night, feeling lost.If you … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: In Life, Sometimes Everything Falls Into Place, and Sometimes Everything Just Falls Into Pieces. The Key Is To Begin Creating With These Fallen Pieces

“In life, sometimes everything falls into place, and sometimes everything just falls to pieces. The key is to begin creating with these fallen pieces. By improvising, you’ll create something magical that might be the best thing you’ve ever accomplished.” – … Continue reading

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First Principles: Religion Is the Only Valid Base of Morals and That Morals Are the Only Possible Support of Free Governments

“Religion is the only solid Base of morals and that Morals are the only possible Support of free governments.” – Gouverneur Morris

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Oracle Reliance

Oracle Relianceby Michael DoyleWhen forever is overLet’s not fade into zero.Crippled, like a soul bent over,Tomorrow is looking for its hero.Setting heaven on fire,We cut and run, prospecting for sorrow.There’s an interference known as desire.I hope it gets us to … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Law Established By the Creator…Extends Over the Whole Globe, Is Everywhere and At All Times Binding Upon Mankind

“The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind.” – Rufus King

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Thought For the Day: To Know Each Other Is the Best Way To Understand Each Other. To Understand Each Other Is the Only Way To Love Each Other

“To know each other is the best way to understand each other. To understand each other is the only way to love each other.” – Michelangelo

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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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Thought For the Day: Of All Tyrannies Sincerely Exercised For the Good of Its Victims May Be the Most Oppressive

“Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.” – C.S. Lewis

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First Principles: If We Fail To Check the Power of the Judiciary, I Predict That We Will Eventually Live Under Judicial Tyranny

“Power is the great evil with which we are contending. We have divided power between three branches of government and erected checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. However, where is the check on the power of the judiciary? … Continue reading

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