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A Christian View of Abuse, Part I

A Christian View of Abuse, Part Iby Michael DoyleEverything within these words spokenComes partly from the experience of the broken.These experiences shape us in the final days,And there will be differences in our ways.One third of women have been abused,This … Continue reading

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Slaves To the Game

Slaves To the Gameby Michael DoyleI might need another look.But I’m not sure,That life is as good as the book.It’s more something we endure.A few more steps down the wrong road,We’re still waiting for the good plot to unfold.I was … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: One of the Secrets of Life Is That All That Is Really Worth the Doing Is What We Do For Others

“One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.” – Lewis Carroll

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Thought For the Day: The Secret of Success Is To Do the Common Things Uncommonly Well

“The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.” – John D. Rockefeller

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Merry Christmas (If You Will)

Merry Christmas (If You Will)by Michael DoyleChildren are silly,Believing everything they see.Playing in Christmas snow, This image is everything to know. I’ve watched the parade unfold.It’s Christmas spirit, and it becomes quite bold.Dancing across the magic of a winter’s day,I … Continue reading

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A Healthy Affordability

A Healthy Affordabilityby Michael DoyleThe trick to this is durability,If you’re looking for real sustainability.Common sense is the secret to an economyIn which everyone gains the needed ability…For all of us to make a reasonable living,And without that ability, there … Continue reading

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I Live My Life In Praise

I Live My Life In Praiseby Michael DoyleI feel God in every season,Living on faith and reason.Present in all of my days,I live my life in praise.With thanks and gratitudeI keep Jesus in my attitude.The Lord walks in my every … Continue reading

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First Steps Taken

Fist Steps Takenby Michael DoyleThe first steps in any new directionAre likely to require some bit of correction.Every journey needs these to be taken.To think otherwise is to be mistaken.It’s necessary to crawl, fall, walk, then run.These are necessary steps … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Doing Nothing For Others Is the Undoing of One’s Self. We Must Be Purposely Kind and Generous, Or We Miss the Best Part of Existence

“Doing nothing for others is the undoing of one’s self. We must be purposely kind and generous, or we miss the best part of existence. The heart that goes out of itself, gets large and full of joy. This is … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Secret of Happiness Is Freedom, and the Secret of Freedom Is Courage

“The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage.” – Thucydides It has ever been the same and it always will be. Bless those who have laid down their lives for our freedoms and liberties.

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