Tag Archives: Humanity

First Principles: The Test of Leadership Is Not To Put Greatness Into Humanity, But To Elicit It, For the Greatness Is Already There

“The test of  leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.” – James Buchanan

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Humanity’s Eclipse

Humanity’s Eclipseby Michael DoyleIt seems worthy of recallThat none of us has a crystal ball.We might want to see what’s next,But the best we have is what connects.Will it be humanity’s eclipse – As we fall before a robot apocalypse?Or … Continue reading

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Serving As the Lord Serves Us

Serving As the Lord Serves Usby Michael DoyleGod’s wrath is at Satan’s snare;Seeking to keep evil at bay and fair.The path forward for humanityIs best walked with modest humility.Across the level ground under the cross,We keep aware of Christ’s loss.In … Continue reading

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A Holy Genealogy

A Holy Genealogyby Michael DoyleIt didn’t really begin with the rolling back of a stoneAs Jesus reached out to prove we are not alone.The church was born to spread the faith of our gospelAllowing believers to have assurance that all … Continue reading

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First Principles: Christianity, By Introducing Into Europe the Truest Principles of Humanity, Universal Benevolence, and Brotherly Love, Had Happily Abolished Civil Slavery

“Christianity, by introducing into Europe the truest principles of humanity, universal benevolence, and brotherly love, had happily abolished civil slavery. Let us who profess the same religion practice its precepts… by agreeing to this duty.” – Richard Henry Lee

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Of War and Valor

Of War and Valorby Michael DoyleThe things of this world come in complexity.What some face causes others frayed anxiety.When we versify in earnest, we find the truth.It can be as frustrating as an elder as it was in youth.It was … Continue reading

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Have A Blessed Easter 2025!!

Though our struggles are many, these do not exceed God’s blessings and love for us all. May there be peace and joy in the lives of every reader of this blog, and indeed for all of humanity. Let’s invoke hope … Continue reading

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An Introduction To First Principles

There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” —George Washington (1795) In the affirmative: Though the founding principles of the United States were drawn from another era, these principles remain essential to … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: It Has Become Appallingly Obvious That Our Technology Has Exceeded Our Humanity

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” – Albert Einstein

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An Angel Imperfectly

An Angel Imperfectlyby Michael DoyleIn protection from life’s adversity An angel spread his wings imperfectlyKnowing that life has limited mercyTo protect us from the things of historyMore profound than deep, I hear the river flowSomewhere beside where life’s garden growsA … Continue reading

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