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

Faith Skills

Faith Skillsby Michael DoyleFaith skills set our lives on fireIn this season of desire.But faith is messy when real, It’s tangible beyond the feel.Living life as a tested sinner,I want God’s voice to be the winner.These are the days of … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To the Servant of God…Every Place Is the Right Place, and Every Time Is the Right Time

“To the servant of God… every place is the right place, and every time is the right time.” – St. Catherine of Siena

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First Principles: My God Sent His Angel and Shut the Mouths of the Lions

“My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions.” – Daniel 6:22 NIV

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To Feel Good, Do Good

To Feel Good, Do Goodby Michael DoyleUnhappiness Is an affliction on bliss.By Cicero’s severed neck,Duty can make us into wrecksThose who live in their mindAre too often left behind.Such is the way of those in powerWho care only for a … Continue reading

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First Principles: A Government For the People Must Depend For Its Success On the Intelligence, the Morality, the Justice, and the Interest of the People Themselves

“A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.” – Grover Cleveland

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Thought For the Day: The Meaning of Life Is To Find Your Gift. The Purpose of Life Is To Give It Away

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso

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We Will Do the Rest

We Will Do the Restby Michael DoyleWith a little rain and the truest grit Following admonitions to never forget,We’ll know liberty’s tree from its roots grownTo the top of freedom’s leaves, deeply flowing.We’ve driven the distance to see the sightsAcross … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Those Who Expect To Reap the Blessings of Freedom Must, Like Men, Undergo the Fatigue of Supporting It

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” – Thomas Paine

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First Principles: The God Who Gave Us Life, Gave Us Liberty At the Same Time

“The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.” – Thomas Jefferson Happy Fourth of July!!

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Speaking Up From the Heart

Speaking Up From the Heartby Michael DoyleSometimes life flies at me undeserved,And my viewpoint seems a bit underservedSo I find myself, as I have from the start,Speaking my mind straight from the heart.We might be in opposition, and that’s okay.But … Continue reading

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