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Thought For the Day: We Have Solved the Mystery of the Atom and Forgotten the Lessons of the Sermon On the Mount

“We live in a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants, in a world that has achieved brilliance without wisdom, power without conscience. We have solved the mystery of the atom and forgotten the lessons of the Sermon on the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Peace Requires Something Far More Difficult Than Revenge Or Merely Turning the Other Cheek; It Requires Empathizing With the Fears and Unmet Needs That Provide the Impetus

“Peace requires something far more difficult than revenge or merely turning the other cheek; it requires empathizing with the fears and unmet needs that provide the impetus for people to attack each other. Being aware of these feelings and needs, … Continue reading

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From the Silence Remembered

From the Silence Rememberedby Michael DoyleFrom the waiting silence comes the memoryOf a time when Iran was full of majesty.This storied land grasps for freedom,Not wishing to be a kingdom or a theocracy. This time whispers the quietly reverent,This time, … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Three-In-One

The Mystery of the Three-In-Oneby Michael DoyleIn a room full of sinners,God meets us where we’re at.Turning us to become winners,Here at Heaven’s welcome mat.The brush of Heaven is on my life.It brings me peace, even in strife.Walking every day … Continue reading

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The Joy of Repentance

The Joy of Repentanceby Michael DoyleWe are thankful for time together.We know the Word makes life better.Joy, peace, and hope add up to adoration.That gives this time, its fascination.Each of us would love to employThose things that bring every day … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: God Is Not Dead, Nor Doth He Sleep! The Wrong Shall Fail, the Right Prevail, With Peace On Earth, Good-Will To Men

“And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; “For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is … Continue reading

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First Principles: Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friendship With All Nations; Entangling Alliances With None

“Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none.” – Thomas Jefferson

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Thought For the Day: Courage Is the Price That Life Exacts For Granting Peace

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” – Amelia Earhart

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First Principles: It Should Be Our Endeavor To Cultivate the Peace and Friendship of Every Nation

““It should be our endeavor to cultivate the peace and friendship of every nation.” – Thomas Jefferson (1787)

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First Principles: Let Us Recollect That Peace Or War Will Not Always Be Left To Our Option.. However Moderate or Unambitious We May Be

“Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others.” – Alexander Hamilton … Continue reading

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