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First Principles: We Must Adjust To Changing Times and Still Hold To Unchanging Principles
“We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.” – Jimmy Carter
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Thoughts On Kindness
In a world where so much can be had, perhaps the one thing we might best give to others and ourselves is intentional kindnesses. Thoughts On Kindness by Michael Romani With loving thoughts and gratitude I embrace the world with … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: Where There Is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love
“Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.” – Francis of Assisi
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First Principles: A Strong Defense Is the Surest Way To Peace
“A strong defense is the surest way to peace. Strength makes detente attainable. Weakness invites war, as my generation – my generation – knows from four very bitter experiences. Just as America’s will for peace is second to none, so … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: Among the Things You Can Give and Still Keep Are Your Word, A Smile and A Grateful Heart
“Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart.” – Zig Ziglar
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First Principles: Public Information Should Be Provided To the People To Keep Them Capable of Determining Their Own Destiny
“When information which properly belongs to the public is systematically withheld by those in power, the people soon become ignorant of their own affairs, distrustful of those who manage them, and — eventually — incapable of determining their own destinies.” … Continue reading
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In Sacred Witness
In this season of thankfulness and gratitude, poem #2: In Sacred Witness by Michael Romani Then was a time for counting coup But along the way, I grabbed a clue That just maybe we should be less about glory In … Continue reading
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Bearing Our Witness
Based in part on Acts 7:55-56: Bearing Our Witness by Michael Romani Here we are to give our witness Showing in our walk out bit of fitness All in all given in strength and humility Testifying in life as part … Continue reading
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