Monthly Archives: March 2020

Set’s Blinding of Horus

Posted on March 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Egypt has some fascinating legends from long ago. Some get slightly retold as time goes on. Set’s Blinding of Horus by Michael Doyle Few know the whole of the story A tale needed in all of its glory In a … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Safety and Happiness of Society Are the Objects At Which All Political Institutions Aim and To Which All Such Institutions Must Be Sacrificed

Posted on March 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such institutions must be sacrificed.” – James Madison, The Federalist No. 43

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Thought For the Day: Happiness Is Not Ready-Made. It Comes From Your Own Actions.

Posted on March 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Happiness is not ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama

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Self Rule Rises

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in a series on American history: Self Rule Rises by Michael Doyle From the High Middle Ages, society had a transformation As Calvin and Luther led the church’s reformation In a faithful take befitting the Bible’s explanation Making these … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Every Day Is a New Beginning and Every Sunset Is Merely the Latest Milestone On A Voyage That Never Ends

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Every day is a new beginning and every sunset is merely the latest milestone on a voyage that never ends.” – Ronald Reagan

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First Principles: There Is A Just God Who Presides Over the Destinies of Nations

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a just God who presides over the destines of nations … who will raise up friends to fight our battle for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, … Continue reading →

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The Lure of America

Posted on March 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Americana history has always kinda been my thing, right? https://flic.kr/p/vyNUce The Lure of America by Michael Doyle The lure of America and her promise Rests in at least one simple premise That rising above the conditions found When born is … Continue reading →

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The Spark of Growth

Posted on March 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Luke 17:1-6: : The Spark of Growth by Michael Doyle We do not need to live in fear Rather it be from afar or near We must live by faith in our day The Lord is … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is By Rendering Justice To Other Nations That We Can Expect It From Them

Posted on March 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“It is by rendering justice to other nations that we can expect it from them.” – James Monroe (1823) Annual Message to Congress

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Thought For the Day: You Just Can’t Beat the Person Who Never Gives Up

Posted on March 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth Remember this in the days ahead. Keep encouraged. Be strong. Keep following the necessary sanitation rules. In this case more than ever cleanliness is next to … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: March 2020

Set’s Blinding of Horus

First Principles: The Safety and Happiness of Society Are the Objects At Which All Political Institutions Aim and To Which All Such Institutions Must Be Sacrificed

Thought For the Day: Happiness Is Not Ready-Made. It Comes From Your Own Actions.

Thought For the Day: Every Day Is a New Beginning and Every Sunset Is Merely the Latest Milestone On A Voyage That Never Ends

First Principles: There Is A Just God Who Presides Over the Destinies of Nations

The Lure of America

First Principles: It Is By Rendering Justice To Other Nations That We Can Expect It From Them

Thought For the Day: You Just Can’t Beat the Person Who Never Gives Up

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