Tag Archives: Courage

Thought For the Day: St. Patrick’s Day… Serves As A Time For People of Irish Descent From All Traditions and Religions To Honor Their Native Land and Shared Heritage

“On this day, millions of people…throughout the world will gather to commemorate the life of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. From his days as a slave in Ireland to his work as missionary years later, St. Patrick demonstrated a courage, … Continue reading

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Meditation On the Boanerges

Mediation On the Boanerges by Michael DoyleSometimes we feel the fireWishing harshness to the wire.The Sons of Thunder felt this frustration,Impassioned to spread zeal across their nation.No, it’s not a bad thing, To live life with a bit of zing,Not … Continue reading

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Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presence

Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presenceby Michael DoyleGod reveals His wonders in wonders spoken.We who believe do our best though we’re broken.We walk our best in this mystical game.We do our best to play our part in the fame.Faithfulness walks among … Continue reading

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A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Real Things Haven’t Changed. It Is Still Best To Be Honest and Truthful; To Make the Most of What We Have; To Be Happy With Simple Pleasures; and Have Courage When Things Go Wrong

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” – Laura Ingalls Wlder

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Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)

Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)by Michael DoyleCourage sometimes needs permission,And so it was for Dietrich’s mission.Harsh words weigh from damnation,And were directed toward the Nazi nation.Religion was not the Lord’s game.Indeed, religion was often to blame.Jesus sought our full obedience,And … Continue reading

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Fully Present In the Past

Fully Present In the Pastby Michael DoyleRage bait and other angry fillsHave long ceased being thrills.No one has asked for my tainted advice,But I think it’s long past time to offer mine.Let’s not be rattled by our every whim.Instead, let’s … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Courage Is the Price That Life Exacts For Granting Peace

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” – Amelia Earhart

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Thought For the Day: Without Courage, We Cannot Practice Any Other Virtue With Consistency. We Can’t Be Kind, True, Merciful, Generous, Or Honest

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” – Maya Angelou

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Thought For the Day: The Best Protection Any Woman Can Have…Is Courage

“The best protection any woman can have… is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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