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World Oceans Day 2017
This year, World Oceans Day is today, June 8, 2017. But, when you’re a surfer like I grew up being the ocean is a central focus every day and for good reason. It’s been my home away from home for … Continue reading
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Tagged Aloha Promises Forever, Beauty, Conservation, Food, Inspiration, Journey, Medicine, Oceans, Surf, Surfing, World, World Ocean Day
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Walking In Him
Wednesday night’s sermon was based on: http://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/2-6.html On this passage and from the message, the following poem is based: Walking In Him by Michael Romani In a sort of old fashioned attestment To the workings of the Old and New … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Empty Tomb, Grace, Holy, Pharisees, Poem, Poetry, Relationship, Repentance, Santification, Testament, Truth of Light, Worship
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Thought For The Day: Wishing For Peace Doesn’t Make It So
“It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism, while the wolf remains of a different opinion.” – William R. Inge
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Tagged Peace, Sheep, William R Inge, Wolves
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By the Mercies of God
Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Fruitfulness, God, Grace, Hope, House of Prayer, Humble, Humility, Jesus, Love, Mercy, Obstacles, Photographs, Poetry, Romans 12:1-8, Surrender, Thankfulness, Victory
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Flash Back/Flash Forward
There are some very talented artists on the grid of virtual reality known as Second Life. One new exhibit worth taking a look at is called Flash Back/Flash Forward. This production is Giovanna Cerise’s newest installation. It is a dreamy, … Continue reading
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Memories Along One Year’s Journey
Memories Along One Year’s Journey by Michael Romani Before there was a known you I spent my time floating about Never knowing quite what to do A lot I did caused a lot of doubt Mostly, I wanted to be … Continue reading
Cunning Opponent
https://flic.kr/p/gLUmLf Cunning Opponent by Michael Romani The most cunning opponent That I have ever met Is there in those moments Filled with doubt and regret When I doubt my self-mastery And give into the mystery Found in the self-closing … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Bedlam, Opponent, Poems, Poetry, Self-Mastery, Surfing
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Thought For the Day: Creativity Is a Transition From One Context To Another
“Most creativity is a transition from one context into another where things are more surprising. There’s an element of surprise, and especially in science, there is often laughter that goes along with the Aha. Art also has this element. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aha, Alan Kay, Computer, Context, Creativity, Laughter, Thought For the Day
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First Principles: Sustaining Governance Depends On A Broad Base of Support
“The pyramid of government, and a republican government may well receive that beautiful and solid form, should be raised to a dignified altitude: but its foundations must, of consequence, be broad, and strong, and deep.” – James Wilson (1804) … Continue reading
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