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First Principles: All Humanity Is Equally Bound To God’s Laws
“In the supposed state of nature, all men are equally bound by the laws of nature, or to speak more properly, the laws of the Creator.” – Samuel Adams, in a Letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature, January 17, 1794 … Continue reading
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Tagged America, First Principles, God's Law, Patriot, Samuel Adams, State of Nature, Veterans
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Thought For the Day: Act Worthy of Yourselves
“The man who meanly will submit to wear a shackle, contemns the noblest gift of heaven, and impiously affronts the God that made him free. Ease and prosperity (though pleasing for a day) have often sunk a people into … Continue reading
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Tagged Affronts, America, American Revolution, American Service Members, Christianity, Effeminacy, First Principles, Fortunes, Freedom, God, Gratitude, Joseph Warren, Liberty, Memorial Day, Oration, Public Square, Service, Shackle, Sloth, Thankfulness, Thought For the Day, Worthy
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Thought For the Day: In Being Other Centered, We Find True Happiness
“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” -Albert Schweitzer, philosopher, physician, musician, Nobel … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Schweitzer, Destiny, Happiness, Happy, Nobel Laureate, Other-Centered, Philosopher, Serve, Service, Thought For the Day
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Memories Along One Year’s Journey
Memories Along One Year’s Journey by Michael Romani Before there was a known you I spent my time floating about Never knowing quite what to do A lot I did caused a lot of doubt Mostly, I wanted to be … Continue reading
Sacrifice of Service
This Sunday’s sermon was about service to others and how it is exactly in keeping with God’s Word and His example lived as Jesus. I could not agree more. My ancestors were once knights. While many knights have received a … Continue reading
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Tagged God, Holy, House of Prayer, Knight, Photographs, Poetry, Romans, Sacrifice, Servant, Service, Wisdom
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Thought For the Day: The Trouble With Words
The trouble with words is that you never know whose mouths they’ve been in. – Dennis Potter
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Tagged Dennis Potter, Mouths, Thought For the Day, Trouble, Words
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First Principles: The Constitution Must Be Changed By Amendment Only
“[T]he present Constitution is the standard to which we are to cling. Under its banners, bona fide must we combat our political foes — rejecting all changes but through the channel itself provides for amendments.” –Alexander Hamilton This quote may … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Amendment, Constitution, First Principles, Standard
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Cunning Opponent
https://flic.kr/p/gLUmLf Cunning Opponent by Michael Romani The most cunning opponent That I have ever met Is there in those moments Filled with doubt and regret When I doubt my self-mastery And give into the mystery Found in the self-closing … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Bedlam, Opponent, Poems, Poetry, Self-Mastery, Surfing
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Smoked Traces
Smoked Traces by Michael Romani Slipped past like some kind of stranger Living fast never out of constant danger Chronic in your obscene defense Unable to get past the pretense Doubt leads to savage death The time has come … Continue reading
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Tagged Challenges, Danger, Poetry, Reaper, River Styx, Traces
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Moumou’s Square
There are many parts of Second Life that are representative of the real life places that we know and love. One such place is Moumou’s Square. It is inspired by Languedoc-Roussillon. In reality it is located in southern France … Continue reading
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Tagged Beehives, Bible Study Tools, Canal, Languedoc-Roussillon, Lavender, Mediterranean, Moumou's Square, Nature, Oak Tree, Surreal, Wine
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