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Lessons In Elijah

Lesss Lessons In Elijah by Michael Romani This world is filled with sin And shattered, broken dreams Tragedy strikes us again and again Tested by the pain; gathering in our screams God called Elijah to his hour An ordinary man … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Stories Read and/or Told Alter Our Worlds

“Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world.” – Ben Okri, poet and novelist (b. 15 Mar 1959)    

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Thought For the Day: Never Be Afraid of Appearing Foolish

“The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.” – P.D. James, novelist (3 Aug 1920-2014)        

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Thought For the Day: The Magic of Christmas Makes the World More Beautiful

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” —  Norman Vincent Peale Long before I was Christian, Christmas has always seemed the most magical and wonderful time of the year to me.  This … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Tenterhooks

Watching the worries of the world pass me by Lifting up our voices in a passion of hue and cry I see the tenterhooks of angst triangulate our world As my young children lay asleep slightly curled Powerless to really … Continue reading

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Thought For Today: The Modern World Requires Personal Initiative and Adaptability

“A society which is mobile, which is full of channels for the distribution of a change occurring anywhere, must see to it that its members are educated to personal initiative and adaptability. Otherwise, they will be overwhelmed by the changes … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Circle

There is a circle of colors in this world All of them ripe and ready to be swirled None of them less than the others All of them our sisters and our brothers None of them do less than matter … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Inhabit

Children of the World Hear my pleas My flag is unfurled In full confession, please To give Is the only way we live To forgive In a blessing we know and live Too much destruction Despite all of our instruction … Continue reading

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First Principles: The World Is Borrowed From Our Children

“A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children.”  – John James Audubon A lot of modern day environmentalists and the like love to pretend that early … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Love Makes Everything Worthwhile

“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Franklin P. Jones  

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