Tag Archives: Victory

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Viable

They tell me that no one gets out alive They say this as I shuck and I jive They say it earnestly and are reliable But, I have a plan and I think its viable I’m put my trust in … Continue reading

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Ever Increasing Joy

  Ever Increasing Joy by Michael Romani Living in an Age of Materiality If you don’ have this or that You’re relegate to marginality Or at least it’s how we act But the truth is that we need Is to … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Truth and Love Have Always Won

“When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Be Willing To Bear Ridicule and Reproach For Truth’s Sake

“If I can do no more, let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth’s sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.” – Louisa May Alcott, … Continue reading

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Thought For The Day: When Christianity and Caesar Met In the Arena Christ Won

“There is no greater drama in human record than the sight of a few Christians, scorned or oppressed by a succession of emperors, bearing all trials with a fierce tenacity, multiplying quietly, building order while their enemies generated chaos, fighting … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – After Blenheim – Robert Southey

English poet Robert Southey wrote After Blenheim in 1796 as an anti-war poem.  The poem is based on that famous 1704 battle of that took place during the War of Spanish Succession. In this poem, two small children are playing when one … Continue reading

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First Principles: Perseverance Is Essential To Victory

“I have not yet begun to fight.” – John Paul Jones The story behind this quote as a retort in a battle that seemed all but lost and yet was turned around into a victory is told here: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/johnpauljones.htm As … Continue reading

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Legacy Spoken

Legacy Spoken by Michael Romani This then is my beautiful land For which I would and did give More than some might understand This is the love for which I live It is that which is everything To which I … Continue reading

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By the Mercies of God

Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading

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A Good Day For Sacrifice

This is a poem based on a Wednesday evening Bible study centered on the meaning of Christ’s crucifixion as seen through the lens of understanding The Book of Leviticus: The Book of Leviticus  A Good Day for Sacrifice by Michael … Continue reading

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