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Thought For the Day: Drama Is Life With the Dull Bits Left Out. There Is No Terror In the Bang, Only In the Anticipation of It

“Drama is life with the dull bits left out. There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. I believe in putting the horror in the minds of the audience, and not necessarily on the screen. … Continue reading →

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His Mercy Never Fails

His Mercy Never Failsby Michael DoyleIn every day, in every way,My Lord has held me in His hand.Giving me mercy, and I can say,In my best and my worst, He understands.In return, I offer my life,Trusting in Christ alone.Through sweetness … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Literature Adds To Reality,…(I)t Enriches the Necessary Competencies That Daily Life Requires and Provides

“Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become.” – C.S. Lewis

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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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Fitting In Comfortably

Fitting In Comfortablyby Michael DoyleBetween bits of laughter, we begin comfortablyIn building what may yet become our family.It isn’t so much the jokes but the easy smiles.They go a long way in logging away the miles.A sip shared, a song … Continue reading →

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Lift the Toast

Lift the Toastby Michael Doyle When in Rome, do as the crazy Romans doThat’s how boys meet girls, and I met you.Surprise with the clink of a passing toast,That’s when I realized your eyes shone the most.There was something in … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Live Your Life That the Fear of Death Can Never Enter Your Heart. Trouble No One About Their Religion; Respect Others In Their View, and Demand That They Respect Yours

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things … Continue reading →

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In Need of Clarity

In Need of Clarityby Michael DoyleYou stumble toward your comfy bedFeeling dazed and abused in your head.It’s been a night of free-flow drinking,And you’re now incapable of thinkingYou dial her number, hoping it’s a mistake,Your last raw nerve feels it’s … Continue reading →

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The Killing Hour

The Killing Hourby Michael DoyleThe appearance of weakness Is something that wears thin.What makes a warrior seek thisGoes deep below the skin.Our ancestors cannot be left behind,Not when they are seen as they are.And a warrior would have to be … Continue reading →

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Love’s Cost

Love’s Costby Michael DoyleNo matter who it is that you might meetAs you walk down life’s long street, You might never know how she may feel.So, it’s important to make this real.It’s more than wedding bells’ chime,A counterfeit love would … Continue reading →

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