Tag Archives: Self Denial

Thought For the Day: One Is Happy As A Result of One’s Own Efforts Once One Knows the Necessary Ingredients of Happiness

“One is happy as a result of one’s own efforts once one knows the necessary ingredients of happiness: simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self denial to a point, love of work, and above all, a clear conscience.” – … Continue reading

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Shrunken Jesus

It’s a paradox really… Shrunken Jesus by Michael Doyle We trust as we say with our might Believing as we will in truth and light That Jesus has the power to save our souls Then in whispers we wonder at … Continue reading

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Purveyors of Doubt

This is not aimed at all counselors out there.  More sort of a response to a show I’ve started to watch.   To those who do excellent work in helping folks sort things out, a huge thank you!  For those … Continue reading

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To Live By Faith

Luke 17:5-6 To Live By Faith by Michael Romani Life comes hard to deal its hand Striking harder than we understand Living in faith to our very best Ever hopeful that we will pass the test Even the apostles prayed … Continue reading

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Getting Out of My Way

John 12:23-28 Getting Out of My Way by Michael Romani Every day, I ask God to change my heart To please do away with my worse parts To please make me the sort of ever true That is closer to … Continue reading

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