Monthly Archives: July 2021

First Principles: Patriotism Is As Much A Virtue As Justice and Is As Necessary For the Support of Societies As Natural Affection Is For the Support of Families

Posted on July 7, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families.” – Benjamin Rush (1773)

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Thought For the Day: Mercy Bears Richer Fruits Than Strict Justice

Posted on July 7, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” -Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. President (1809-1865)

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Remember To Forget

Posted on July 6, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Remember To Forgetby Michael DoyleAs long as there is lifeThere is, at least, some hopeRegardless of our strifeThis helps us to quietly copeThose things that bring us to edgeWe need to forgive as our sinThat which as brought us to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Most Important Consequence of Marriage Is That the Husband and Wife Become In Law Only One Person

Posted on July 6, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The most important consequence of marriage is, that the husband and the wife become in law only one person… Upon this principle of union, almost all the other legal consequences of marriage depend. This principle, sublime and refined, deserves to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There’s Only One Cause For Inflation – Government Spending More Than Government Takes In

Posted on July 6, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“There’s only one cause for inflation — government spending more than government takes in. The cure is a balanced budget. Ah, but they tell us, 80 percent of the budget is uncontrollable. It’s fixed by laws passed by Congress. Well, … Continue reading →

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Wonder Expressed Within Five Words

Posted on July 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Wonder Expressed Within Five Wordsby Michael DoyleIts in the habits of faith we liveTaking each day catching what it givesOn seeing Christ we believeDoubting as we do as we self-deceiveFeelings revealed in wounds feltThere in the good reasons dealtDenying as … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Mental Toughness Is the Ability To Accept the Fact That You’re Human and That You’re Going To Make Mistakes…And You Don’t Let Your Mistakes…Keep You From Doing the Very Best That You Can

Posted on July 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“…(D)o you know what mental toughness is? Well, mental toughness is the ability to accept the fact that you’re human and that you’re going to make mistakes – lots of ’em – all your life. And some of them are … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Be Courteous To All, But Intimate With Few and Let Those Few Be Well Tried Before You Give Them Your Confidence

Posted on July 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence; true friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks and adversity before it … Continue reading →

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Ode To A Low Key God of Mischief

Posted on July 4, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Ode To A Low Key God of Mischiefby Michael DoyleSinister plans thicken the plotAllusions to brutality are too often soughtThere in the hinterland outside of timeIn a spit shot that feels less than sublimeAbsorbing the heart of stars outshinedInto the … Continue reading →

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Happiest of Independence Days, America 2021!

Posted on July 4, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Happy Fourth of July everyone! May we always remember the battles fought and wars won for America’s freedoms and liberties! May it also be recalled that it has been our honor and privilege to fight for and preserve these throughout … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: July 2021

First Principles: Patriotism Is As Much A Virtue As Justice and Is As Necessary For the Support of Societies As Natural Affection Is For the Support of Families

Thought For the Day: Mercy Bears Richer Fruits Than Strict Justice

Remember To Forget

First Principles: The Most Important Consequence of Marriage Is That the Husband and Wife Become In Law Only One Person

Thought For the Day: There’s Only One Cause For Inflation – Government Spending More Than Government Takes In

Wonder Expressed Within Five Words

Thought For the Day: Mental Toughness Is the Ability To Accept the Fact That You’re Human and That You’re Going To Make Mistakes…And You Don’t Let Your Mistakes…Keep You From Doing the Very Best That You Can

First Principles: Be Courteous To All, But Intimate With Few and Let Those Few Be Well Tried Before You Give Them Your Confidence

Ode To A Low Key God of Mischief

Happiest of Independence Days, America 2021!

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