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First Principles: Let Us Tenderly and Kindly Cherish Therefore, the Means of Knowledge. Let Us Dare To Read, Think, Speak, and Write

“Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write .” – John Adams

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Lord of My Passing Days

Lord of My Passing Daysby Michael DoyleGod fights my battles first,Giving me a spiritual thirst.Inviting me to pray continually,I make my way to eternity.My battles are begun in prayer,Speaking my challenges to the God who cares.This then is how I … Continue reading

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The Lessons Learned

The Lessons Learnedby Michael DoyleLooking back on the wandering years,There were smiles, and there were tears.It seemed at times the days’ long lengthWere pushing me to grow and gain strength.Taking comfort in the days the Lord made,I bowed my head, … Continue reading

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From the Weeping Cradle

From the Weeping Cradleby Michael DoyleSeeing you there on the mountain peak,It takes away my ability to speak.Which is more than something beautiful.It becomes a conception a bit too wonderful.The trails become empty circles of storied land.Their beauty lost inside … Continue reading

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Consistency

Consistencyby Michael DoyleStepped into His presence,I stumble at His essence.Feeling humbled and weak,There are times I cannot speak.Stumbled by His integrity,Here then is the consistency.And I know He is the allOf all the truth that I recall.I offer my love … Continue reading

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Celebrity Wife (Celebrity Life)

Celebrity Wife (Celebrity Life)by Michael DoyleHe says he loves her modesty,But he won’t allow her the dignityOf choosing how she’ll dress.Her makeup is smeared into a mess.Going out in public on her own,Sitting on the grass and not her throne,Allows … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Truth Is Always Exciting. Speak It, Then. Life Is Dull Without It

“Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it.” – Pearl S. Buck

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First Principles: And the Anger of the Lord Was Kindled Against Moses, and He Said, “What About Your Brother, Aaron the Levite? I Know He Can Speak Well

“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, ‘What about your brother,  Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well.’” – Exodus 4:14

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The Killing Hour

The Killing Hourby Michael DoyleThe appearance of weakness Is something that wears thin.What makes a warrior seek thisGoes deep below the skin.Our ancestors cannot be left behind,Not when they are seen as they are.And a warrior would have to be … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Think Before You Speak. Is It True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?

“THINK before you speak. Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?” – Alan Redpath

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