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First Principles: The Constitution Should Never Be Construed To Infringe On Our Rights
“And that the said Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press, or the rights of conscience; or to prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Natural Ability Requires Pruning
“Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.” – Francis Bacon However naturally gifted a person is, these skills and abilities can always use a little pruning and sculpting to bring out the very best. Constructive criticism … Continue reading
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Tagged Ability, Coaching, Enhancement, Francis Bacon, Natural, Pruning, Sculpting, Thought For the Day
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Sonic Gems: James Taylor – Sweet Baby James
Born on March 12, 1948, James Vernon Taylor grew up to become a five time Grammy Award winning American Singer-Songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. We picked this album of comfort food … Continue reading
Gratitude: Songs of Thanksgiving
A little something to listen to in the spirit of the American tradition of Thanksgiving being celebrated on this sacred day. Sacred to us, perhaps not so around the world. But, then maybe it should be so. Actually, every day, … Continue reading
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Tagged America, God, Gratitude, Music, Playlist, Thanksgiving, Tradition
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Misery Of Man Without God – Pascal
Pascal began writing Thoughts on November 23, 1654 We have previously discussed Pascal and his Pensee or Thoughts in defense of Christianity on prior posts. This particular portion of his writing has been characterized as the misery of man without God. … Continue reading
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Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blaise Pascal, Discernment, Ecclesiastes, God, Harvard Classics, Man, Pensee, Theology, Thoughts
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Macy’s Day Parade 2017
Macy’s Day Parade 2017 by Michael Romani Waking up just a little late I forgot that I had made myself a date To watch the Macy’s Day Parade Even if alone for this serenade A visual serenade of beauty, color … Continue reading
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Tagged Country, Duty, Family, Floats, God, Loneliness, Macy's Day Parade 2017, Memories, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Television, Tradition
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Gremlin
Take it from an old military man, there is no gremlin Be it domestic or straight from the gated Kremlin That should be allowed to destroy our sense of peace Let’s find grace today and from our troubles release At … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Cornucopia, Daily Prompt, Family, Gremlin, Humility, Kindness, Love, Peace, Prayer, Table, Thankfulness, Troubles, Wordpress
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First Principles: Gratitude Prepares Our Hearts For Further Blessings
“And I do recommend that together with our Thanksgiving, humble Prayer may be offered to God, that we may be enabled, by the subsequent obedience of our Hearts and Manners, to testify the sincerity of our professions of Gratitude, in … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, First Thoughts, Gratitude, Hearts, Humility, manners, Obedience, Prayer, Samuel Adams, Sincerity, Thanksgiving
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Thought For the Day: Enter Each Day With Thanksgiving
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” — Psalm 100:4-5 In this time … Continue reading
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