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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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Geyser Dreams and Stone Footsteps

Geyser Dreams and Stone Footstepsby Michael DoyleA chronicle’s story has been revealedAbout sacred ground that has been unveiledHayden’s expedition surveyed the majestyThat they happened on in Yellowstone ValleyThis stretch of land was meant for explorationIt became a crown jewel benefiting … Continue reading

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Angel In Blue Jeans

Angel In Blue Jeansby Michael DoyleFrom across the fragile spacesI feel your soulful tracesIt was something like I’ve never feltAs your heavenly ways move me to meltMy heart was amazed by the hand dealtWhen your love shined my way to … Continue reading

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The Struggle To Get It Right

The Struggle To Get It Rightby Michael DoyleGetting right with God in every wayIs an explanation made every dayTo see what we believe and understandAnd what it means to study what God commandsThe soundest study is done creativelyAs we openly … Continue reading

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Holy Is My God’s Name

Holy Is My God’s Nameby Michael DoyleHoly is my God’s nameHis wonders erase my blameHe descended among us on His arrivalTo bring humanity to our survivalHis abundance gives us allHere together we heed His callYahweh’s mercy is shownNo greater love … Continue reading

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