Tag Archives: Purpose

Positivity In Action

Positivity In Actionby Michael DoyleThis evening, as I took myself on a hike,I put my mind toward what I do and don’t like.Deciding to take the course of satisfaction,I have decided to put positivity into action.I will set new limits … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Purpose of Life Is Not To Be Happy. It Is To Be Useful, To Be Honorable, To Be Compassionate, To Have Make Some Difference

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.: – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Over the Ending of Years

Over the Ending of Yearsby Michael DoyleSometimes as we travel over the lighter yearsWe find ourselves confronted by our dark fears.Things come along that change our soulsAnd agonize at how much we are out of control.It’d be something if we … Continue reading

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First Principles: Effort and Courage Are Not Enough Without Purpose and Direction

“But effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. For, as Socrates told us, “If a man does not know to what port he is sailing, no wind is favorable.’” – John F. Kennedy

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Despite the Challenges

Despite the Challengesby Michael DoyleWhat has happened and is doneIn the name of the Holy SonIs our salvation doneIt is the tale of three in one.Stepping foot into Heaven,I know that I am forgiven.Worshipping, as I believe,His grace is what … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Meaning of Life Is To Find Your Gift. The Purpose of Life Is To Give It Away

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso

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Concerns For Perennial Truths

Concerns For Perennial Truthsby Michael DoyleAdmittedly, I grew up differently,Believing in my nation and God reverently.Strength of character and in spirit,Where the battle was righteous, I would bear it.I have watched as our ideals were beaten down,And somehow Marxism claimed … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Use Me, God. Show Me How To Take Who I Am, Who I Want To Be, and What I Can Do, and Use It For A Purpose Greater Than Myself

“Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.”— Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Thought For the Day: A Disciple Is One Who Thinks, Feels and Acts Like Jesus Christ. It is Being Conformed To the Image of Christ

“A disciple is one who thinks, feels and acts like Jesus Christ. It is being conformed to the image of Christ as Romans 8:28-29 states-that God’s No.1 purpose in our lives is to make us like Jesus.” – Rick Warren

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First Principles: Love Your Life, Perfect Your Life, Beautify All Things In Your Life. Seek To Make Your Life Long and Its Purpose In the Service of Your People

“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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