Tag Archives: Growth

Grown Into Purpose

Grown Into Purposeby Michael DoyleIn all times, God grows us with purpose,So that we are fit to perform our service.Conformed as we are in God’s holy wisdom,All that we serve well in Heaven’s kingdom.The Prophet Elisha fit into this sort … Continue reading

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The Future We’ll Grow

The Future We’ll Growby Michael DoyleWe’ve heard at the universityThat monoculture destroys diversity.While nature cultivates its legacy,Working together against the plantation economy.Chemical farming came disguised as evolution.It was, in a sense, codified as the Green Revolution.Throughout the world, like a … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: If You Make It A Habit Not To Blame Others, You Will Feel the Growth of the Ability To Love In Your Soul, and You Will See the Growth of Goodness In Your Life

“If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” – Leo Tolstoy

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Thought For the Day: Difficulties Are Meant To Rouse, Not Discourage. The Human Spirit Is To Grow Strong By Conflict

“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” – William Ellery Channing

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First Principles: Since Love Grows Within You, So Beauty Grows. For Love Is the Beauty of the Soul

“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.” – Saint Augustine

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Bonhoeffer, Part 2

Bonhoeffer, Part 2by Michael DoyleTo the bully, no one is a partnerTo that bully, no one is smarter.And if the smarter does not hide his mind,He’ll be lucky if any part is left behind.You find the bullies in hidden alleyways.Or … Continue reading

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First Principles: Next To the Right of Liberty, the Right of Property Is the Most Important Individual Right Guaranteed By the Constitution

“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: If You Make It A Habit Not To Blame Others, You Will Feel the Growth of the Ability To Love In Your Soul, and You Will See the Growth of Goodness In Your Life

“If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” – Leo Tolstoy

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Self Reflection

Self Reflectionby Michael DoyleI took a pause to see what life was giving,Wondering if I was right in the way I was living.Fear of God and knowing myself lead to wisdomThat will gain me my place in my father’s kingdom.I’m … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Growth of Knowledge Depends Entirely Upon Disagreement

“The growth of knowledge depends entirely upon disagreement.” – Karl Popper

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