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Thought For the Day: Our Prime Purpose In This Life Is To Help Others. And If You Can’t Help Them, At Least Don’t Hurt Them

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” – Dalai Lama

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A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading

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It’s Only A Memory

It’s Only A Memoryby Michael DoyleCracked pictures from another time,And now somehow it feels more than sublime.Once we walked under the moon, hand in hand.Where that went is hard to understand.Is it funny how love fell into a crack?And now … Continue reading

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A Reverence For Hurts Felt

A Reverence For Hurts Feltby Michael DoyleIt’s never easy on the children. Is it?Perfection is not really a standard. Is it?There is so much to be worked out,Between the fears, the tears, and the doubts.It’s too bad about the power … Continue reading

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Look At What The Shrewd Have Done

Look At What the Shrewd Have Doneby Michael DoyleOh, look with sadness on what the shrewd have done.Didn’t Jesus warn all to never hurt even a single one?Say the words of innocence that we’ve come to despise.Those on Epstein’s Island … Continue reading

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Sunny Rays For Better Days

Sunny Rays For Better Daysby Michael DoyleAll around the neighborhood,It’s something understood.That it comes down to right attitude,And it comes down to gratitude.Glimpse by glimpse, behind the doors,We find friends we’ve come to adore.Though sometimes, it’s hard to forgive,But we … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: We Are Here, As Far As I Can Tell, To Help Each Other – Our Brothers, Sisters, Our Friends, Our Enemies. That’s To Help Each Other, Not Hurt Each Other

“You see, we are here, as far as I can tell, to help each other – our brothers, our sisters, our friends, our enemies. That’s to help each other, not hurt each other.” – Stevie Ray Vaughn

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Living In Your Salvation

Living In Your Salvationby Michael DoyleIn the midst of darkness,I feel myself shiver.Delivered from the harshness,I feel my soul start to quiver.Looking on with fascination,I see His healing light.Changing my ways without procrastination,I want to live my life right.My God, … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Hold Everything In Your Hands Lightly, Otherwise It Hurts When God Pries Your Fingers Open

“Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.” – Carrie Ten Boom

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Carrying On Past the Hurt

Carrying On Past the Hurtby Michael DoyleShe’s walked away, leaving only pain.Life feels drenched in the crushing rain.Life needs a little more of encouragement,Or you’ll get lost in waves of discouragement.Giving up to surrender is not an option to take.As … Continue reading

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