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Thought For the Day: Disciplining Yourself To Do What You Know Is Right and Important, Although Difficult, Is the High Road To Pride, Self-Esteem, and Personal Satisfaction

“Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the high road to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.” – Margaret Thatcher

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Great Is the Lord

Great Is the Lordby Michael DoyleThough the rains may fall,I will hear and heed your call.Through my darkest days,I will always sing your praise.Through all that Satan has done,I will keep my eyes on the Son.Whispering my love to your … Continue reading →

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In My Mind’s Desert

In My Mind’s Desertby Michael DoyleIn my mind’s eye, I seeThe battling guns that are yet to be.Cabin fever burns away the drudgery.It vanquishes every mystery.To dispel the ghosts takes mourning,Thorns and all, night must become morning.Burnt into my gaze … Continue reading →

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First Principles: But the Measure of A Man, of A Life, of A Union of Man and Wife Or Even Country Is Not the Falling. It’s In the Rising Back Up Again To Repair What’s Broken, To Put Right What’s Wrong

“But the measure of a man, of a life, of a union of man and wife or even country is not in the falling. It’s in the rising back up again to repair what’s broken, to put right what’s wrong” … Continue reading →

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Holding On

Holding Onby Michael DoyleWhen darkness comesTaking away the light,I put my eyes on JesusKnowing His path is right.When I am overcome,And feel nothing but grief,I keep my eyes on the kingdom,And my prayers seek His relief.When my pain is beyond … Continue reading →

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The Armor of Truth

The Armor of Truthby Michael DoyleIn a juxtaposition of faith and mind,The children of tomorrow aren’t left behind.They were to gather in the cellar whereIn prayer and response, the master would steer.A reverence is given to free speech and thought.These … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Constitutions of Most of Our States Assert That All Power Is Inherent In the People; That…It Is Their Right and Duty To Be At All Times Armed

“The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that… it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.“– Thomas Jefferson

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Mistakes of the Conscience

Mistakes of the Conscienceby Michael DoyleSometimes secrets spill out over drink.This is especially true when we overthink.Guilt makes us say we’re better than that.But we’re only human, as a matter of fact.At first, even the iconic, troubled German JewWhispered to … Continue reading →

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The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)

The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)by Michael DoyleConspiracies accuse innocence of complicity.It’s how inconveniences become simplicity.Those that do not fit into shame or graceAre awkwardly hammered into their needed place.Ugly images shown cannot be left behind.They … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Constitution Only Guarantees the American People the Right To Pursue Happiness. You Have To Catch It Yourself

“The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” – Benjamin Franklin

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