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

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Lead Us Not Into Temptationby Michael DoyleWith a bit of patient contemplationThe Lord moved on to His third petition.It was for the end of our temptation,And deliver from evil, his holy nation.The temptation is the passing of the testThat through … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: All Things Must Be Examined, Debated, Investigated Without Exception and Without Regard For Anyone’s Feelings

“All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception and without regard for anyone’s feelings.” – Denis Diderot

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First Principles: Democracy Has Two Excesses To Avoid: the Spirit of Inequality…and the Spirit of Extreme Equality

“Democracy has two excesses to avoid: the spirit of inequality, which leads to an aristocracy, or to the government of a single individual; and the spirit of extreme equality, which conducts it to despotism, as the despotism of a single … Continue reading

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Living Love

Living Loveby Michael DoyleTrust in the Christ already deified,His followers were immersed and sanctified.Each learning forgiveness multiplied,Leads to the soul’s purpose satisfied.Jesus’s example was more than a homily.It was the living proof given faithfully.This truth is the process of infinity,And … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Practice of Conservation Must Spring From A Conviction of What Is Ethically and Aesthetically Right, As Well As What Is Economically Expedient

“The practice of conservation must spring from a conviction of what is ethically and aesthetically right, as well as what is economically expedient. A thing is right only when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Have Learned That the Greater Part of Our Misery Or Unhappiness Is Determined Not By Our Circumstance But By Our Disposition

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.” – Martha … Continue reading

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On Generosity Founded

On Generosity Foundedby Michael DoyleIn the communal presence of generosityThe followers of Christ join as one family.Sharing the love our father has given,Through evangelism and love, we are driven.Seeking first His righteousness over our need,Anxious over nothing, we are to … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: No Man Knows Until He Has Suffered From the Night How Sweet and Dear To His Heart and Eye the Morning Can Be

“No man knows till he has suffered from the night how sweet and dear to his heart and eye the morning can be.” – Bram Stoker

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First Principles: Leadership Is Not Only Having A Vision, But Also Having the Courage, the Discipline, and the Resources To Get You There

“Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.” – George Washington

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Errors of Aaron

Errors of Aaronby Michael DoyleLife’s vision, filled with flaws.If only we might follow all of God’s laws.All of us are made in God’s true image.We know this from the Bible’s first page.We are God’s masterpiece of intention.All we need is … Continue reading

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