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From High To Low

From High To Lowby Michael DoyleToo many people believe in the nicheAnd from there won’t budge an inch.Truth? It pays to know about everythingBecause then, you can choose what to bringTo the party of life’s extremes.From this, you can learn … Continue reading

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An Appreciation Recognized

An Appreciation Recognizedby Michael DoyleSpoken with some adherenceIs the preacher’s insistenceOnly the Holy Spirit needs to appearFor the ears willing to hearOther churches are our familyWith eyes joined on the holyWe live this walk in celebrationAs we spread our faith … Continue reading

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First Principles: Would It Not Be Better To Simplify the System of Taxation Rather Than To Spread It Over Such A Variety of Subjects and Pass Through So Many New Hands

“Would it not be better to simplify the system of taxation rather than to spread it over such a variety of subjects and pass through so many new hands.” – Thomas Jefferson (1784)

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My Daily Bread

My Daily Breadby Michael DoyleI find my daily breadIn all His words saidThankful that he paid the costWithout which, I would be lostFrom my cup of coffeeTo all that’s given meI find myself thankfulFor a life that is so wonderfulIt’s … Continue reading

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Christmas Tree Lane

Christmas Tree Laneby Michael DoyleLife can throw its curve ballsYet, still, it is that Christmas callsWith Christmas lights bringing good cheerEven when a little sadness nearsA smile offered over a little wineHelps to smooth the edgy linesBringing joy and times … Continue reading

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First Principles: The General Spread of the Light of Science Has Laid Open…That the Mass of Mankind Has Not Been Born With Saddles On Their Backs

“All eyes are opened, or opening, to the rights of man. The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles … Continue reading

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Seen In Communion

Seen In Communionby Michael DoyleA plate of breadAnd juice of grapeBrings life to be spreadLike its spiritual landscapeWe come together for communionAs part of God’s familyCelebrating in this reunionThe blessing that brings us unityForgiveness in Christ is sharedThrough the burden … Continue reading

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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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First Principles: The General Spread of the Light of Science Has Already Laid Open To Every View the Palpable Truth, That the Mass of Mankind Has Not Been Born With Saddles On Their Backs

“The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: It’s Amazing How Much Panic One Honest Man Can Spread Among A Multitude of Hypocrites

“It’s amazing how much panic one honest man can spread among a multitude of hypocrites.” – Thomas Sowell

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