Tag Archives: Consequence

First Principles: Whoever Commands the Sea, Commands the Trade; Whoever Commands the Trade of the World Commands the Riches of the World

“Whoever commands the sea, commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.” – Walter Raleigh Let’s build these ships through manpower or robotics armed with AI and … Continue reading

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Moving Forward

Moving Forwardby Michael DoyleLiving the world’s way is often a lossIt is at best, a coin tossTo die and live again in our relationshipMoves beyond the wisdom of our worshipIt’s unshakeable in this accomplishmentOur lives are redeemed in their improvementWalking … Continue reading

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In the Hope of Perseverance

In the Hope of Perseveranceby Michael DoyleTo live and love as if ChristI’ll live in His promiseGod’s sacrifice is the gain of ChristThere is no compromiseThe little that I give, does not compareTo the gain in escaping the snareI know … Continue reading

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Signs of Peace In An Artificial World

Signs of Peace In An Artificial Worldby Michael DoyleI grew up strong and being taught what it meansTo walk justly and forthright with other human beingsThis meant that one didn’t have to fight to be a manThrowing one’s weight around … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Virtues of Men Are of More Consequence To Society Than Their Abilities; and For This Reason, the Heart Should Be Cultivated With More Assiduity Than the Head

“The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities; and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head.” – Noah Webster (1788) (Virtues to be cultivated are courage, patience, and … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Know Your Deeds, That You Are Neither Cold Nor Hot. I Wish You Were Either One Or the Other!

“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” – Revelation 3:15 (NIV) — The Laodicean church was told that nothing escapes Jesus’s attention. Lukewarm faith has stern consequences. … Continue reading

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In the Armor of Christ

In the Armor of Christby Michael DoyleUnpacked in a letter to predicateThe good news the Bible indicatesIs the bridging of the gap to build our communityIt’s a story of starting as one to become a familyI am a wealthy man … Continue reading

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Dinkʼinesh

Dinkʼineshby Michael DoyleIn mankind’s efforts to stand uprightTurning from darkness toward the lightWe’ve contended a few bones along the wayJust enough really for the right to sayFrom tree dwelling to learning to walkOn two legs, we became positioned to talkChipped … Continue reading

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First Principles: Freedom of Speech May Be Taken Away, and Dumb and Silent We May Be Led, Like Sheep, To the Slaughter

“If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences that can invite the consideration of mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of speech … Continue reading

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Mountain of Consequence

Mountain of Consequenceby Michael DoyleThere are legends of lost treasureThat goes deep and beyond known measureThe locks that must be brokenAs the stories are told, quietly spokenMankind’s greed leads to deathAn old man mumbles under breathWhile the bringer of life … Continue reading

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