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Thought For the Day: We Do Not Believe In Ourselves Until Someone Reveals That Deep Inside Us Something Is Valuable, Worth Listening To, Worthy of Our Trust, Sacred To Our Touch

“We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or … Continue reading

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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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First Principles: I Wonder Much That A Court of Law Should Be In Doubt Whether A Resolution of Congress Can Supercede the Law of A Sovereign State

“I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign State.” – William Whipple

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Love When the World Is Broken

Love When the World Is Brokenby Michael DoyleThere’s no need to wonderAbout how the world broke.That still voice inside meWhispered as it quietly spoke.Too often we chasedSeeking the way over the pedestalWith chemicals and technology as we pacedAnd we surrendered … Continue reading

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Not This Kid Anymore

Not This Kid Anymoreby Michael DoyleI’m not that kid anymore.The kid who looked into the backyard Watching the monkeys play,And wanting to play, too.I’m not that kid anymore.The kid who looked into the rainforest,Just beyond the backyard,And wondering with wide … Continue reading

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As My World Ends

As My World Endsby Michael DoyleToo little, too late,It was a twist of fate.Now, forever stands between,And I don’t know what it means.Now, my lifetime is too long.I don’t know if I’m this strong.Close to Heaven, I’m tougher now.I’ll mumble … Continue reading

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My Weary Soul

My Weary Soulby Michael DoyleMy weary soul holds onto the night,Wondering how to get things right.Some can have such calloused pretense,But I won’t get lost in bitterness.Every day is a day for gratitude,I wake up with the right attitude.Knowing that … Continue reading

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Awakened To the Wonder

Awakened To the Wonderby Michael DoyleMy weakness was made strong,Righteousness rises from being wrong.With the trumpet’s soundThe angels came to rebound.Helping make Christ my cornerstone,My heart is full as I atone.Through life’s storms, He came to save,And pulled me out … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: I Have Wondered At Times What the Ten Commandments Would Have Looked Like If Moses Had Run Them Through the US Congress

“I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the US Congress.” –  Ronald Regan

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Praise As Faith

Praise As Faithby Michael DoyleSinging out strong,We join in this song.Let’s join in collaboration,Thankful for our destination.Faithful as it is understood.Dedicated to the holy and good.We stand joined as one,To the Father and the Son.Mindful of giving everything,We lift our … Continue reading

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