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250 Years In the Making

250 Years In the Makingby Michael DoyleWe have accomplished 250 years of history,Moments in time so completely celebratory.We are the crowning achievement of living history.Exceptional, we are that something extraordinary.That other nations openly strive to emulate,As we achieve more, and … Continue reading

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Washington Takes Charge

Washington Takes Chargeby Michael DoyleThere in the balmy days of July,Rose a people unafraid to die.Striving to live for sweet liberty,They would birth America in their dignity.Washington rode into Concord’s countrysideTo round up his troops who had defiedThe Redcoats on … Continue reading

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Megiddo Mosaic

Megiddo Mosaicby Michael DoyleTwists and turns bind philosophyAs we try to peek back in history,Seeking the roots of humanityWith so much of it, bits of vanity.The remaining bones of archeologyMust fall in place with chronology.All of this is a puzzling … Continue reading

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Oppenheimer’s Theory and History

Oppenheimer’s Theory and Historyby Michael DoyleBehind the quantum worldThere is still the real world.Yet, no one asks whyOr when will we see the big reveal?Physics in Yiddish held the hour,And in that time loosened the powerThat has horrified us since … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: We Proclaim Ourselves…the Defenders of Freedom, Wherever It Continues To Exist In the World, But We Cannot Defend Freedom Abroad By Deserting It At Home

“We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our history and our doctrine, and remember that we are not descended from fearful men … We proclaim ourselves, as indeed we are, … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Issue Today Is the Same As It Has Been Throughout All History, Whether Man Shall Be Allowed To Govern Himself Or Be Ruled By A Small Elite

“The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.” – Thomas Jefferson Happy Birthday, President Jefferson!!

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Prepared For Life’s Improvisation

Prepared For Life’s Improvisationby Michael DoyleJesus lived into His flawless ministryWith an ethic of love spoken eloquently.With His death, He left His tomb emptyTo begin again, mankind’s hope in history.Immeasurable, He was hung on a bloody cross.It was to our … Continue reading

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Peace and War

Peace and Warby Michael DoyleWhen it comes to moments like war,It feels rare that anyone is truly winning.There’s always something that changes the score.Before we know it, we’re back to the beginning.There’s something about the total brutality.It strips away any … Continue reading

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Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026

Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026 by Michael DoyleOn Palm Sunday, as is habitualWe take part in the communion ritual.The covenant inside is made in remembrance,That we may walk Holy Week without hindrance.A million things cause our distraction.We should repent of … Continue reading

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Nuremberg: History In Phase

Nuremberg: History In Phaseby Michael DoyleMay Seventh, Nineteen Forty-Five,The war in Europe came to an end.Those still living were glad to be alive.The lessons learned were a hopeless godsend.The inevitable capture of Hermann GöringSet off the events that became ongoing.These … Continue reading

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