Monthly Archives: June 2023

Thought For the Day: In America, You Can Go As High As Your Character, Your Talent, & Your Grit Will Take You

Posted on June 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The radical Left thinks the only way to be successful in this country as a child of color is to be the ‘exception.’ Yesterday’s exception is today’s RULE. In America, you can go as high as your character, your talent, … Continue reading →

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Growing Up In the Tropics

Posted on June 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Growing Up in the Tropicsby Michael DoyleAcross the tropics, in early morning,We awaken sleepless, feeling the sunShining like a dreamBe it Cuba, Hawaii, or the PhilippinesThe breeze blows by coollyTurning the wind vanes slowly Dragonflies and butterflies floatOn mica wings … Continue reading →

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Resting on Holy Ground

Posted on June 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Resting on Holy Groundby Michael DoyleThe best assurance that is yet to comeComes when we first step into the kingdomThe blessings will come to breakthroughMiracles are coming for those like me and youThe promises prevail as these are heaven madeWe … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Do You Wish To Rise? Begin By Descending. You Plan A Tower That Will Pierce the Clouds? Lay First the Foundation of Humility

Posted on June 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.” – St. Augustine (354-430)

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Thought For the Day: I Distrust Those People Who Know So Well What God Wants Them To Do Because I Notice It Always Coincides With Their Own Desires

Posted on June 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.” – Susan B Anthony, reformer and suffragist (1820-1906)

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First Principles: It Is Highly Important That You Should Endeavor Not Only To Be Learned But Virtuous

Posted on June 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It is … highly important that you should endeavor not only to be learned but virtuous.” – George Washington (1790)

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Thought For the Day: A Career Is Wonderful, But You Can’t Curl Up With It On A Cold Night

Posted on June 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A career is wonderful, but you can’t curl up with it on a cold night.” – Marilyn Monroe, actress (1 Jun 1926-1962)

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Sandhill Cranes Revisited

Posted on June 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Sandhill Cranes Revisitedby Michael DoyleEvery year Sometimes twice a yearWe would make our pilgrimage Off to Jasper PulaskiTens of thousands of cranes Filled the airZoning in on their nesting groundsZig-zag patterns as grouping Crossed by grouping Into what looks like … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There Is A Price To Pay For Speaking the Truth. There Is A Bigger Price For Living A Lie

Posted on June 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a price to pay for speaking the truth. There is a bigger price for living a lie.” – Cornel West, author and philosopher (b. 2 Jun 1953) Though I disagree with many of the conclusions reached by Cornel … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is But One Straight Course, and That Is To Seek Truth and Pursue It Steadily

Posted on June 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” – George Washington

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Monthly Archives: June 2023

Thought For the Day: In America, You Can Go As High As Your Character, Your Talent, & Your Grit Will Take You

Growing Up In the Tropics

Resting on Holy Ground

First Principles: Do You Wish To Rise? Begin By Descending. You Plan A Tower That Will Pierce the Clouds? Lay First the Foundation of Humility

Thought For the Day: I Distrust Those People Who Know So Well What God Wants Them To Do Because I Notice It Always Coincides With Their Own Desires

First Principles: It Is Highly Important That You Should Endeavor Not Only To Be Learned But Virtuous

Thought For the Day: A Career Is Wonderful, But You Can’t Curl Up With It On A Cold Night

Sandhill Cranes Revisited

Thought For the Day: There Is A Price To Pay For Speaking the Truth. There Is A Bigger Price For Living A Lie

First Principles: There Is But One Straight Course, and That Is To Seek Truth and Pursue It Steadily

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