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First Principles: The Audacity of Hope! In the End, That Is God’s Greatest Gift To Us…A Belief In Better Days Ahead

“Hope — Hope in the face of difficulty. Hope in the face of uncertainty. The audacity of hope! In the end, that is God’s greatest gift to us…A belief in things not seen. A belief that there are better days … Continue reading

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First Principles: Let All Americans Remember That No Problem of Human Making Is Too Great To Be Overcome By Human Ingenuity, Human Energy, and the Untiring Hope of the Human Spirit

“(L)et all Americans remember that no problem of human making is too great to be overcome by human ingenuity, human energy, and the untiring hope of the human spirit.” – George H.W. Bush, First State of the Union Address (1989)

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The Tale Behind the Tail

The Tale Behind the Tailby Michael DoyleSometimes, behind the nucleus and its tail,There is a deeper meaning, a tale within a tale.There is a pervasive feeling in the cosmic trackOf an object that continuously makes its way back.Some see this … Continue reading

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No Limits, Only Hope

No Limits, Only Hopeby Michael DoyleAs a child looking for a telescopeI saw no real limits, only new hope.I’d dream of the planets spinning,Each of them offering new beginnings.There, in every new world to be found,Is something that makes my … Continue reading

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We Will Do the Rest

We Will Do the Restby Michael DoyleWith a little rain and the truest grit Following admonitions to never forget,We’ll know liberty’s tree from its roots grownTo the top of freedom’s leaves, deeply flowing.We’ve driven the distance to see the sightsAcross … Continue reading

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What Comes Next?

What Comes Next?by Michael DoyleDay after day, dot after dotOne way or another, it connectsTaking chances and casting lotsAs we wonder about what comes next.The mullahs act with intimidation,But they aren’t the heart of the nation.And we must never forget … Continue reading

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First Principles: When We Honor Our Flag, We Honor What We Stand For As A Nation – Freedom, Equality, Justice, and Hope

“When we honor our flag, we honor what we stand for as a nation—freedom, equality, justice, and hope.” – Ronald Reagan

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Thought For the Day: The Sea, the Great Unifier, Is Man’s Only Hope. Now, As Never Before, the Old Phrase Has A Literal Meaning: We Are All In the Same Boat

“The sea, the great unifier, is man’s only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat.” – Jacques Cousteau (June 11, 1910 – June 25, 1997)

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Heaven’s Hope

Heaven’s Hopeby Michael DoyleHeaven’s hope is foreverSo maybe it’s cleverThat we listen when angels cryWith our hands lifted to the sky.We proclaim our love in Jesus’s name,Doing our best to remove all blame.We speak the truth of our claimThat by … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Hope Is A Renewable Option: If You Run Out of It At the End of the Day, You Get To Start Over In the Morning

“Hope is a renewable option: If you run out of it at the end of the day, you get to start over in the morning.” – Barbara Kingsolver

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