“Nations do not die from invasion; they die from internal rottenness.” – Abraham Lincoln
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First Principles: Nations Do Not Die From Invasion; They Die From Internal Rottenness
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Thought For the Day: I Believe There Is Only One Race – the Human Race
“I believe there is only one race – the human race.” – Rosa Parks
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This Digital Age
This Digital Age
by Michael Doyle
Lost in the weak punditry of this digital age
Too many fools think their wisdom is sage.
Openly declaring that it's too slow to read.
Furthermore, they can't be convinced of the need.
Fools have been, by participation. freely degreed.
As for real learning, is there really a true need?
Too much need for chaos is simply mindless disruption.
What's needed is a slow read without any interruption.
Reading one line at a time is a priceless journey.
One chapter at a time, it forges our greatest destiny.
It's not tedious, but instead a true pleasure trip,
It is meant to be tasted slowly, tasting each sip.
This digital age returns us to another broken time,
Scriptio continua is recorded seemingly as if sublime.
But it's hard t separate the clips of a continuous stream.
So many words drift by as if in the echo of our dreams.
If we are to live life as the best of informed human beings,
We must have something to help us define our true meaning.
It's the visual cues that sort out the endless fragments,
So that we clue into the full story, not just the remnants.
Reading one line at a time is a priceless journey.
One chapter at a time, it forges our greatest destiny.
It's not tedious, but instead a true pleasure trip,
It is meant to be tasted slowly, tasting each sip.
As in the past, what is needed is true reflection,
True thoughtfulness, not skimmed over inflection,
Words heard for their fullest sense of meaning,
Not just a distant echo filled with daydreaming.
Full reading for understanding is our obligation.
Not simply letting words pass by without contemplation.
Slow, deep reading is how we humans earnestly learn.
In the poverty of attention we live, it is hard to discern.
Reading one line at a time is a priceless journey.
One chapter at a time, it forges our greatest destiny.
It's not tedious, but instead a true pleasure trip,
It is meant to be tasted slowly, tasting each sip.
(c) March 9, 2026 Michael Doyle
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First Principles: Bibles Are Strong Entrenchments. Where They Abound, Men Cannot Pursue Wicked Courses and At the Same Time Enjoy Quiet Conscience
“The Holy Scriptures…can alone secure to society order and peace, and to our courts of justice and constitutions of government, purity, stability, and usefulness…..Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses and at the same time enjoy quiet conscience.” – James McHenry, the third Secretary of War under President George Washington
Thought For the Day: I Look To the Future Because That’s Where I’m Going To Spend the Rest of My Life
“I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – George Burns
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A Fisher of Men
A Fisher of Men
by Michael Doyle
The Lord Jesus watched from the shore
Observing two men with great tenacity.
While watching, He learned they had more.
It was a mustard seed's faith in their ability.
Sometimes, nets can be cast with words said
That lures wayward men into being kindly led.
And those so caught within such a godly net,
Would find the love given hard to forget.
It's a rugged decision to surrender and follow.
It's a promise made that is in no way hollow.
Especially that is when answering the Lord's call,
And in so doing, willingly giving your all.
The sincerest form of flattery is imitation,
And so Peter gave all, not knowing his limitations.
His belief was that he would do as tasked,
Even when the Lord hadn't so much as asked.
Peter did this, thankful for all he was given,
He, among many, was aware that he had been forgiven
Bravely, Peter helped deliver others from sin,
From day one, when he became a fisher of men.
He spread the good news of this heavenly tale,
Knowing with faith that God would prevail.
Peter was the rock on which this was all built,
And as such, he did his best with his hand dealt.
The greatest know that they have very much to learn
About the believer's currency of faith and how to discern.
He, like most of us, woke each morning needing grace.
This is the love of God that we all embrace.
(c) March 8, 2026 Michael Doyle
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Thought For the Day: What Matters Is Not Your Outward Appearance…But Your Inner Disposition. Cultivate Inner Beauty
“What matters is not your outward appearance. . . but your inner disposition. Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle gracious kind that God delights in.” – Saint Peter
First Principles: Be Shepherds of God’s Flock That Is Under Your Care, Watching Over Them – Not Because You Must, But Because You Are Willing, As God Wants You To Be
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” – 1 Peter 5:2
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Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith
by Michael Doyle
At times, you feel trapped,
And more than just a little scared.
The Lord has tenderly wrapped
His arms around you and cared.
There have been times you've paid the cost,
Waking in the middle of the night, feeling lost.
If you listen, the Lord will tell you
What it is that you really need to do.
No pressure, just compassion,
Second chances are given to our satisfaction
Hope brings the faith that affirms,
While the Lord answers and confirms.
We are in this fight together,
Our beliefs and prayers make it better.
We need the straight path of the cross walk,
Solid moments of truth, not jive talk.
In this world that needs comfort, not silence,
And too many are lost to endless violence,
God loves you, and you know that you know it.
Please, do not ever be afraid to show it.
Life's mysteries are best kept under the hat
Until you find the one who knows where it's at.
A look into their eyes, and the truth is laid bare.
Life becomes a blessing knowing someone cares.
Truth takes a leap of faith made.
It's the knowing of truth and not being afraid.
Friends give each other courage just by being there,
Always near enough to ease away my fear.
(c) March 7, 2026 Michael Doyle
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Thought For the Day: In Life, Sometimes Everything Falls Into Place, and Sometimes Everything Just Falls Into Pieces. The Key Is To Begin Creating With These Fallen Pieces
“In life, sometimes everything falls into place, and sometimes everything just falls to pieces. The key is to begin creating with these fallen pieces. By improvising, you’ll create something magical that might be the best thing you’ve ever accomplished.” – Tori Amos
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