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First Principles: The Issue Today Is the Same As It Has Been Throughout All History, Whether Man Shall Be Allowed To Govern Himself Or To Be Ruled By A Small Elite

“The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.” – Thomas Jefferson

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First Principles: Liberty Is the Greatest Blessing That Men Enjoy, and Slavery the Heaviest Curse That Human Nature Is Capable Of

“Liberty is the greatest blessing that men enjoy, and slavery the heaviest curse that human nature is capable of.” – Stephen Hopkins

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First Principles: God Forbid That the Day Should Ever Come When, In the American Mind, the Thought of Man As A Consumer Shall Submerge the Old American Thought of Man As A Creature of God

“God forbid that the day should ever come when, in the American mind, the thought of man as a consumer shall submerge the old American thought of man as a creature of God, endowed with unalienable rights.” – Benjamin Harrison

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First Principles: The Issue Today Is the Same As It Has Been Throughout All History, Whether Man Shall Be Allowed To Govern Himself Or Be Ruled By A Small Elite

“The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.” – Thomas Jefferson Happy Birthday, President Jefferson!!

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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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First Principles: Bibles Are Strong Entrenchments. Where They Abound, Men Cannot Pursue Wicked Courses and At the Same Time Enjoy Quiet Conscience

“The Holy Scriptures…can alone secure to society order and peace, and to our courts of justice and constitutions of government, purity, stability, and usefulness…..Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses and at the same time … Continue reading →

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A Fisher of Men

A Fisher of Menby Michael DoyleThe Lord Jesus watched from the shoreObserving two men with great tenacity.While watching, He learned they had more.It was a mustard seed’s faith in their ability.Sometimes, nets can be cast with words saidThat lures wayward … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Law Established By the Creator…Extends Over the Whole Globe, Is Everywhere and At All Times Binding Upon Mankind

“The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind.” – Rufus King

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First Principles: My First Wish Is, To See This Plague of Mankind Banished From the Earth, and the Sons and Daughters of This World Employed In More Pleasing and Innocent Amusements

“My first wish is, to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements, than in preparing implements, and exercising them, for the destruction of … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading →

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