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First Principles: We Claim the Rights Essential To Happiness Not From Government But From God
” Kings or parliaments could not give the rights essential to happiness… We claim them from a higher source – from the King of kings, and Lord of all the earth. They are not annexed to us by parchments and … Continue reading
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Once Upon A Night In Bethlehem – I
Based in part on Micah 5:2: Once Upon A Night In Bethelhem – I by Michael Romani From Bethlehem will come the king With all the joy that this will bring It’s of His glory that we all will sing … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Bethlehem, Bite, Branch, Bring, Caravan, Cheer, Christian, Context, Crush, Disarray, Faith, Fall, Flow, Glory, His, History, Holy, Holy Star, Holy Ways, Humanity, Humble, Joy, Justice, King, Light, Live, Micah, Morn, News, Night, Nothing, Paradise, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prophecy, Rest, Right, Roots, Satan, Sing, Something, Sordid, Story, Sublime, Troubles, Westward, Witness, World, Year
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Learning To Trust
In transition from general gratitude and more toward Christmas now and holiday feelings… the last poem of gratitude #30: Learning To Trust by Michael Romani One cold, silent night An angel appeared Filling the room with light A messenger from … Continue reading
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Tagged Angel, Blessed, Child, Christmas, Confide, Divinity, Doubt, Extraordinary, God, Gratitude, Hide, Holiday, Holy, Learn, Light, Lord, Mercy Mild, Messenger, Ordinary, Out, Patience, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Revere, Room, Serenity, Silent Night, Surrender, Trust
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First Principles: The First Maxim of Those Who Love Liberty Is To Never Grant Rulers An Atom of Power That Is Not Indispensably Necessary
“The first maxim of a man who loves liberty, should be never to grant to rulers an atom of power that is not most clearly and indispensably necessary for the safety and well being of society.” – Richard Henry Lee … Continue reading
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Tagged Atom, Clear, First Maxim, First Principles, Grant, Liberty, Love, Mankind, Necessary, Power, Richard Henry Lee, Rulers, Safe, Society, Well Being
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Thought For the Day: I Have Chosen To Be Happy Because It’s Good For My Health
“I have chosen to be happy because it’s good for my health.” — Voltaire
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Thought For the Day: No One Can Whistle A Symphony. It Takes A Whole Orchestra To Play It
“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.“ – Halford Luccock
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Tagged Halfor Luccock, No One, Orchestra, Play, Symphony, Thoguht For the Day, Whistle, Whole
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First Principles: Among the Natural Rights of All Is First the Right To Life
“Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can.” – Samuel Adams
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Tagged Defend, First Principles, Liberty, Manner, Natural Right, Property, Right To Life, Samuel Adams
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Missing You On Thanksgiving Day
In memory of my sister, Michele. One of the most cherished parts of my life. I didn’t miss your birthday this year I just silently did my best to hide my tears Stumbled on your photos this day This thanksgiving … Continue reading
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Tagged Above, Beauty Queen, Birthday, Blessed, Cherish, Company, Family, Friend, Little Brother, Love, Memory, Mentor, Michele Krier, Missing You, Older, Photograph, Photos, Poem, Poetry, Silent, Sister, Soldier, Stumble, Taught, Tears, Thanksgiving Day, Year
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Thought For the Day: Let Us Recommit Ourselves To That Devotion To God and Family
“As we celebrate Thanksgiving … we should ask what we can do as individuals to demonstrate our gratitude to God for all He has done. Such reflection can only add to the significance of this precious day of remembrance. Let … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrate, Day of Remembrance, Devotion, Done, Family, God, Gratitude, Individuals, Nation, Recommit, Reflection, Role, Ronald Reagan, Source, Strength, Thanksgiving, Thought For the Day
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