Monthly Archives: July 2026

Thought For the Day: Apart From the Cross, There Is No Other Ladder By Which We May Get To Heaven

“Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.” – Rose of Lima

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First Principles: Elijah Said To Elisha, “Tell Me, What Can I Do For You Before I Am Taken From You?” “Let Me Inherit A Double Portion of Thy Spirit Be Upon Me.”

“When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied.” – 2 Kings 2:9

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For All of My Life

For All of My Lifeby Michael DoyleFor all of my life,It’s been understood.God is great And He is goodThere is no promise That has ever been broken.All of His words,In love, have been spoken.In my knowing, I know what I … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: And Into the Forest I Go, To Lose My Mind and Find My Soul

“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir

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First Principles: The World Looks Toward Us As A Country That May Become A Great Nursery of Arts and Sciences

“The world looks toward us as a country that may become a great nursery of arts and sciences.”– Francis Hopkinson

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Close As A Promise

Close As A Promiseby Michael DoyleWhen the world drags us apart,I hope it is, you’ll keep me in your heart.Despite a world of endless treasons,I find that I love you for sentimental reasons.Your love shapes my fragile soul,Like the irresistible … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Bicycle Is the Most Civilized Conveyance Known To Man. Other Forms of Transport Grow More Nightmarish. Only the Bicycle Remains Pure In Heart

“The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart.” -Iris Murdoch

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First Principles: Liberty Is the Greatest Blessing That Men Enjoy, and Slavery the Heaviest Curse That Human Nature Is Capable Of

“Liberty is the greatest blessing that men enjoy, and slavery the heaviest curse that human nature is capable of.” – Stephen Hopkins

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Cornfields of Oblivion

Cornfields of Oblivionby Michael DoyleYour heart is a black hole,Devoid of life, like my soul.Starting over with a new name,Our guilt knows no shame.We are each monsters in time,Every sin made its separate crime.Chasing down an endless road,Given to escape, … Continue reading

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Thought For Today: Gratitude Makes Sense of Our Past, Brings Peace For Today, and Creates A Vision For Tomorrow

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie

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