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First Principles: Continue Steadfast and, With A Proper Sense of Your Dependence On God, Nobly Defend Those Rights Which Heaven Gave, And No Man Ought To Take From Us

“Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual… Continue steadfast and, with a proper sense of your dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which heaven gave, and no man ought to take from us.” – … Continue reading →

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My Testimony

My Testimonyby Michael DoyleSaving lives and broken chains.His comfort came in the rains.The passing storms help us grow.My peace in Jesus is what I know.Moments spent feeling overcome,I put my faith in God’s kingdom.The wings might blow, making me shake,But … Continue reading →

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A Stone’s Throw (David)

A Stone’s Throw (David)by Michael DoyleIn life, sometimes we are picked last.It’s the future that has been cast.This was once David’s position As he was called to save the Israeli nation.Sometimes we are on the ebb of favor.Other times, we … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Have Mercy On Me, O God, According To Your Unfailing Love; According To Your Great Compassion Blot Out My Transgressions. Wash Away My Iniquity and Cleanse Me From My Sin

“Have mercy on me, O God,    according to your unfailing love;according to your great compassion    blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity    and cleanse me from my sin.” – King David in Psalms 51:1-2

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Christian Thoughts On Father’s Day

Christian Thoughts On Father’s Dayby Michael DoyleOn Father’s Day, we talk confluence,And how faithfulness becomes influence.What we do as we go along,Plays like the notes of a praise song.Opening with prayers of gratitudeIs a way of presenting the right attitude.Called … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, To Obey His Will, To Be Grateful For His Benefits, and To Imitate His Justice, Temperance, and Piety

“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and to imitate his justice, temperance, and piety” – George Washington, Farewell Address (1796)

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First Principles: If You Will Fear the Lord, and Serve Him, and Obey His Voice and Not Rebel Against the Commandment of the Lord, Then Shall Both Ye and Also the King…Continue Following the Lord Your God

“If you will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God” … Continue reading →

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We Stand Together

We Stand Togetherby Michael DoyleEven in troubled times,God has all authority.Struggles may cloud the day,Yet, we remain family.Our eyes are fixed on the cross,But we rest on Jesus’ name.Even David’s temporary lossDid not serve to defame.We stand together nearKeeping courage … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I Believe That Music Is God’s Voice

“I believe that music is God’s voice.” – Brian Wilson

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Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Goby Michael DoyleNothing can change how I feel.My God’s goodness keeps it real.The truth is so sublime.My God is faithful all the time.Whatever battle, whichever foe,There is one thing that I know.The truth of my God is … Continue reading →

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