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Thought For the Day: Perfectionism Is the Enemy of Creation, As Extreme Self-Solitude Is the Enemy of Well-Being

“Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self- solitude is the enemy of well- being.” – John Updike

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First Principles: Government Is A Trust, and the Officers of the Government Are Trustees. And Both the Trust and that Trustees Are Created For the Benefit of the People

“Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees. And both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.” – Henry Clay

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Let God’s Love Flow

Let God’s Love Flowby Michael DoyleLook at what the Lord has done.He’s gone and set me free.By the power of the Father and the Son.Their truth brings our liberty.Here through my famished dignity,I experience my damaged humanity.Serious business finished on … Continue reading

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First Principles: God Created Mankind In His Own Image, In the Image of God He Created Them; Male and Female He Created Them

“God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27 NIV

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A Praise Song of Thankfulness

A Praise Song of Thankfulnessby Michael DoyleWe hold the Lord in veneration,Our Love held for generations.Singing an angel’s song,In God’s love, we know we belong. As all of creation cries,The angels, unwinged, begin to sigh.The Lord holds us in His … Continue reading

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Her Song

Her Songby Michael DoyleA voice came to me from beyond my screen.A brown-eyed beauty who loved what she had seen,She smiled at me with growing anticipation Suggesting with a smile that we write about creation. I couldn’t help but wonder … Continue reading

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Of Things Known and Unknown

Of Things Known and Unknownby Michael DoyleSitting around with my eyes dilated For hours, wishing I was a sedatedIt leaves time to think and daydream.The universe expands at its seams.Stark pen scratches on a blank pageDrives the thoughts of the … Continue reading

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Born To Praise

Born To Praiseby Michael DoyleThroughout all of my daysI was born to praiseWhen I’m looking for peace, I find itIn all the hidden bitsEvery moment, I’m gratefulAlways knowing the Lord is faithfulThrough this, I’m righteously ableTo do my part as … Continue reading

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Merle Oberon

Merle Oberonby Michael DoyleIt doesn’t matter what screen she’s onHere’s to the legendary Merle OberonIn 1935, she set eyes and minds reelingPlaying the heroine with thought and feelingSouth Asian, yet with Javanese eyesHer ascent had come with some surpriseAs Goldwyn … Continue reading

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No Victim of My Circumstances

No Victim of My Circumstancesby Michael DoyleOn the mountains, in the sun raysIt’s your name that I praiseIn the green valley far belowIt is all your creation, and I knowSharing what I know of your graceThese are you living ways … Continue reading

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