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A Servant’s Heart

A Servant’s Heartby Michael DoyleJesus came to walk with us in humilityDoing this, He put on the ways of humanityMaking habit of our most common waysTo speak to us, being present in our daysHis ways are the best for keeping … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: I Realize That Patriotism Is Not Enough. I Must Have No Hatred Or Bitterness Towards Anyone

“I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone”. -Edith Cavell, nurse and humanitarian (4 Dec 1865-1915)

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The Artful Conflict

The Artful Conflictby Michael DoyleHumanity is invariably drawn to the good fightAnd it is unorthodox when it is brought to lightThat a southpaw stance taken can bring true valueTo all of us sinners, even me and youBlessed are the peacemakers … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: It Is A Curious Thought, But It Is Only When You See People Looking Ridiculous That You Realize Just How Much You Love Them

“It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.” – Agatha Christie, author (15 Sep 1890-1976)

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First Principles: No Man Can Study the Movement of Modern Civilization From An Impartial Standpoint and Not Realize that Christianity, and the Spread of Christianity, Are the Basis of Hope of Modern Civilization

“No man can study the movement of modern civilization from an impartial standpoint and not realize that Christianity, and the spread of Christianity, are the basis of hope of modern civilization in the growth of popular self government.” – William … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Ultimately, It Is the Responsibility of Individuals To Pull Themselves Up By Their Own Bootstraps, Make Responsible Financial Decisions, Pursue Eduction…and Fight To Break the Cycle of Poverty

“Ultimately, it is the responsibility of individuals to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, make responsible financial decisions, pursue education … and fight to break the cycle of poverty. Many poor remain poor because they do not know how … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Central Function of Imaginative Literature Is To Make You Realize That Other People Act On Moral Convictions Different Than Your Own

“The central function of imaginative literature is to make you realize that other people act on moral convictions different from your own.” – William Empson, literary critic and poet (27 Sep 1906-1984)

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Thought For the Day: The American Dream Is Not Something Handed To Us, Like A Gift, By Government. It Is Something We Alone Can Create and Realize

“The American Dream is not something handed to us, like a gift, by government. It is something we alone can create and realize — and we can only do so in a nation that safeguards the God-given freedoms with which … Continue reading

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Dropping the Label

Dropping the Labelby Michael DoyleIn every moment, any given momentCan become the truth of a holy momentGod is with us wherever we areWhether in a building or under starsLife may not be fair, but God is faithfulBringing to our lives … Continue reading

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In the Depth of God’s Love

In the Depth of God’s Love(Thoughts on Good Friday 2022)by Michael DoyleIn the depth of God’s loveWe’re wondered after life’s disastersAs we raise our prayers aboveAnd think on the outcome of forever afterTrue love is held in meditationIts meaning causes … Continue reading

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