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First Principles: Don’t Expect To Build Up the Weak By Pulling Down the Strong

“Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.” – Calvin Coolidge

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It’s In the Timing

It’s In the Timingby Michael DoyleLike the words of a good and holy song,The melody and the beat come on strong.The Kingdom of God is like a planted field,Filled with good seed for expected yield. The enemy is sneakier at … Continue reading

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Full of Moments

Full of Momentsby Michael DoyleLife is full of momentsOf “I can’t understand”.Maybe I don’t need toAs long as I’m holding your hand.There’s so muchThat I don’t know.From the mistakes that I’ve madeI’d guess it shows. I’ve made my peaceWith most … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Contend That the Strongest of All Governments Is That Which Is Most Free

“I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free.” – John Tyler

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Thought For the Day: I Believe That Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love Will Have the Final Word In Reality. This Is Why Right, Temporarily Defeated, Is Stronger Than Evil Triumphant

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

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My Dream Come True

My Dream Come Trueby Michael DoyleAs this evening’s shadows are growing long,There is a feeling inside that grows strong.In the time that I have spent learning about you,It’s the most natural thing for me to do.Dancing with you here in … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To Survive In Peace and Harmony, United and Strong, We Must Have One People, One Nation, One Flag

“To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag.” – Pauline Hanson Happy Flag Day!

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First Principles: Permanence, Perseverance and Persistence In Spite of All Obstacles, Discouragements, and Impossibilities.

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement s, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” – Thomas Carlyle

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Signs of Peace In An Artificial World

Signs of Peace In An Artificial Worldby Michael DoyleI grew up strong and being taught what it meansTo walk justly and forthright with other human beingsThis meant that one didn’t have to fight to be a manThrowing one’s weight around … Continue reading

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Emptiness Revealed

Emptiness Revealedby Michael DoyleMomma says, “kneel and pray”The last words after a long dayLife finds its way, however unkindSometimes, I don’t know how I’ll findMy way to keep on standingThe forces that push me are demandingThat I be strong despite … Continue reading

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