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Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

Thought For the Day: How Are We Going To Get Rid of Racism? Stop Talking About It!

“How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!” – Morgan Freeman

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First Principles: Between A Balanced Republic and A Democracy, the Difference Is Like That Between Order and Chaos

“Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos.” – John Marshall

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Strength of Samson

Strength of Samsonby Michael DoyleGod raised leaders in the Israeli nation,And some marched through with imagination.Now we find we are unchurched and need to learn.All the Biblical truths need to be discerned.Life and memory in their comparativeRequire and need the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: God Uses the Flawed, the Failures, and the Imperfect To Accomplish His Perfect Will

“God uses the flawed, the failures, and the imperfect to accomplish His perfect will.— Elizabeth George

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First Principles: What More Shall I Say? I Do Not Have Time To Tell About Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah…Who Through Faith Conquered Kingdoms, Administered Justice, and Gained What Was Promised

“And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut … Continue reading

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Living Life (In His Embrace)

Living Life (In His Embrace)by Michael DoyleDancing out of regret,It helps me to forgetAll the troubles I’ve seenIn the life of this human being.God’s love sets me free,Bringing me positivity.In all my living days,It’s why I offer praise.The blood of … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: If You Want To Know Who Controls You, Look At Who You Are Not Allowed To Criticize

“If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.” – Voltaire

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First Principles: Knowledge Will Forever Govern Ignorance; and A People Who Mean To Be Their Own Governors Must Arm Themselves With the Power Knowledge Gives

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” – James Madison

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The Armor of Truth

The Armor of Truthby Michael DoyleIn a juxtaposition of faith and mind,The children of tomorrow aren’t left behind.They were to gather in the cellar whereIn prayer and response, the master would steer.A reverence is given to free speech and thought.These … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: If You Make It A Habit Not To Blame Others, You Will Feel the Growth of the Ability To Love In Your Soul, and You Will See the Growth of Goodness In Your Life

“If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” – Leo Tolstoy

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