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Paul and The Way

Paul and the Wayby Michael DoyleSaul became Paul and was intensive.In his appearance, though, he was unimpressive.He wrote thirteen letters in his testimony,Saving the world for the rest of history.Early, he persecuted the followers of The Way,He even caused Stephen’s … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Utopian Schemes of Leveling and A Community of Goods…Are Arbitrary, Despotice, and In Our Government Unconstitutional

“The utopian schemes of leveling and a community of goods, are as visionary and impractical as those which vest all property in the crown. These ideas are arbitrary, despotic, and, in our government unconstitutional.” – Samuel Adams The DSA therefore … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith In the Lion’s Den

Keeping Faith In the Lion’s Denby Michael DoyleKeeping Faith In the Lion’s Denby Michael DoyleThese things we need: worship, love and generosity;And in this relationship we live our spirituality.We spend ourselves as God’s good and holy family,And in this, we … Continue reading →

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Called To Praise

Called To Praiseby Michael DoyleWe walk into today with hearts on fireFilled as we are with righteous desire.Sharing the Word so we might learnAll of those things we were called to discern.Jeremiah was the weeping prophetAnd though we may not … Continue reading →

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Family Appreciation

Family Appreciationby Michael DoyleIn a passage of names, we find graceRedemption is there for all who embraceThe truth: We must walk in Christ’s ways.That is, if we are to live His love in our days.Give to each believer your love … Continue reading →

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Community Thrived

Community Thrived by Michael DoyleA new day awaits the exploring soul.It decides where and when to go.Learning things as it openly dreams,All its world bursting at the seams.Becoming brave, it becomes itself,Either through life or books on the shelf.From this … Continue reading →

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In Kalkota’s Slum

In Kalkota’s Slumby Michael DoyleEven in the Kalkota ghetto,You can see courage in the shadows.Youths capture the waters of historyWhile finding hope for tomorrow’s mystery.Revolutionary optimists fetch the waterWhile knowing so little of mother or father.Living life there in the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Whatever Spreads Ignorance, Poverty and Discontent Causes Crime. Criminals Have Their Own Responsibility.. But They Are Merely the Hand

“Crimes increase as education, opportunity, and property decrease. Whatever spreads ignorance, poverty and, discontent causes crime…. Criminals have their own responsibility, their own share of guilt, but they are merely the hand…. Whoever interferes with equal rights and equal opportunities … Continue reading →

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Rural America

Rural Americaby Michael DoyleDespite the beauty of the scenery,There are challenges in this community.There is more here than the movies showAnd the truth is there’s more to know. There’s a harsh struggle in the economy.Jobs are scarce and the people … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The More People Who Own Little Businesses of Their Own, the Safer Our Country Will Be, and the Better Off Its Cities and Towns

“The more people who own little businesses of their own, the safer our country will be, and the better off its cities and towns; for the people who have a stake in their country and their community are its best … Continue reading →

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